Why is my new hamster sick? She won't eat, move, or open her eye.

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I got my new hamster 5 days ago. The first 2 days she was running on her wheel, eating & drinking. I took her back to school with me and ever since she has not touched her food or water, and isn’t exercising. I noticed she was awake this morning and she seemed like she was struggling to move. Her one eye won’t open. I tried to feed her food and hold her but she started to squeal really loud. I know new hamsters get very stressed but I think something is wrong. :( She hasn’t moved from this spot. Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

This sounds like Peanut may be very ill or in distress. I would bring her to your vet as soon as possible. Until you can get to a vet, keeping her in a quiet, warm, darkened area with plenty of food and water may help her to relax enough to settle some.

Why is my new hamster sick? She won't eat, move, or open her eye.

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