My hamster has brown liquid near its food. Is it diarrhea or wet tail?

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My hamster has a brown thick liquid where she eats her food. I cannot tell what it is. Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 2 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Butters and including photos. This appears to be diarrhea and pretty severe. This can be very serious in young animals as can lead to dehydration. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Bacterial and/or parasitic enteritis are very common. Hamsters have very sensitive intestinal tracts so a veterinarian with companion exotic mammal experience is important in order to provide the correct antibiotic. Do not offer any treats and try to offer water via a syringe. Good luck.

My hamster has brown liquid near its food. Is it diarrhea or wet tail?

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