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Why did my two hamsters die suddenly with labored breathing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female

I got 2 djugarian hamsters and they both die the same day. They were breathing hard and would do anything they would just be laying down. How come they got like that?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2019

Sorry about your hamsters. Heat stroke would be a possibility as hamsters with heavy coats are unable to cope with excessive heat, especially if over 80 F. A veterinary visit could perform a necropsy in an attempt to determine cause of death. Sorry again.

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