Why is my hamster suddenly peeing everywhere and her fur wet?

Question

I’ve had this hamster for going on three years and i just got a pet bunny. It didn’t seem to bother the hamster but I went to clean her cage this morning and some of her fur looked wet. And i’ve noticed she’s been peeing everywhere recently. It’s been an hour since i clean the cage and the fur doesn’t look that bad anymore but I don’t understand what happened. Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 2 years old

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Unfortunately, I can't really tell you what happened either. I would not be too overly concerned at this stage. Just monitor her to see if it keeps happening. Watch her closely to see if she is drinking excessive amounts of water. Bladder infections, urinary crystals, kidney disease, liver disease, bladder stones, and even tumors of the bladder can causes excessive water consumption and subsequent excessive urination. Diabetes is also a consideration of some species of hamster like the Campbell's dwarf. For now, just monitor her and feel free to post again if you have more questions.

Why is my hamster suddenly peeing everywhere and her fur wet?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

Is it normal for a pregnant guinea pig to zoom after cage cleaning?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

My pet has red spots all over. What's causing them and what to do?

My small pet is limping and can't bear weight. Should I see a vet?

Share