Why did my hamster die so suddenly after drinking lots of water?

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My syrian hamster just passed away and I have only had her for about 3 1/2 months. I’m very confused on why because it was so sudden( i found her in the morning) and she was acting normal as far as i could tell. However the only odd thing I noticed is that ever since i got her she has been drinking a lot of water, which I just assumed was because she was a bigger hamster as my only other hamster before her was a dwarf. Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Hazel and am sorry for your loss. Increased water consumption could have been due to kidney, liver, uterine or endocrine problems. There is also psychogenic polydipsia (behavioral increased water consumption). Without an autopsy, an answer can't been given. Sorry again for your loss.

Why did my hamster die so suddenly after drinking lots of water?

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