My hamster is old, cold, breathing heavily, and seems to be dying.

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I've had my pet hamster for about 2 1/2 years now. I came home from a run today and found out that she was on the floor of her cage on her side breathing very heavily. When I tried to wake her she started shivering so I put my hand around her and she stoped. She had her eye glued together and can't walk properly. She is also very sensitive when I try and pick her up. She won't let me warm her up and she's colder than usual. I think she may be dying but I don't know how to held her! Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 200 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

This sounds like Trico is pretty ill and should be seen by your vet or at an ER clinic ASAP. Moving her to a travel carrier or shoebox with ventilation that is warm, dark and quiet can help keep her calm and get her transported to the vet immediately for care.

My hamster is old, cold, breathing heavily, and seems to be dying.

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