Why is my new dwarf hamster shivering, not eating, and squinting?

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I bought a new Russian dwarf a week ago and is now 9 weeks old. He has been active at night from a round 1am/2am to 3am/4am and I liked to keep him in my room. My bedroom has laminate and I always keep the heating on overnight. However the boiler had an issue and now I don't keep it on overnight. My hamster has since stopped eating/drinking and sits in his bedding with his eyes squinting and shivering. I have moved him to the warmer living room this morning but he has not changed all day. HELP? Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male | 1 month and 27 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about F. Junior. It appears he is ill and might require a visit to the veterinarian. Intestinal parasites or infections, respiratory disease are all common in new acquisitions, and the cold weather could have prompted the condition. Offer water via a syringe but contact your local veterinarian. Good luck.

Why is my new dwarf hamster shivering, not eating, and squinting?

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