My hamster sneezes after burrowing. Should I take her to the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 18 days old | 0.3 lbs
Hi my hamster sneezes occasionally for a few seconds at a time, especially after burrowing. She does not have discharge of her eyes and nose and she does not have laboured breathing either. So I am not sure if a trip to the vet is necessary as it does not seem like she has respiratory infection.
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Published on April 21st, 2020
Infrequent sneezing could be a sign of airways irritation, for example from the bedding or dust. It could be due to allergy as well. If the sneezing is only infrequent and your Ike is drinking, eating and playful as normal you should just monitor her at home. If she develops discharge from the nose or eyes, please take her to your local vets then.
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Published on August 22nd, 2017
He could have an allergy to the bedding you are using if it is cedar chips or something similar. You may want to try to change to care fresh which is like cotton or paper substrate. This could also be indicative of an upper respiratory infection. If it isn't improving I would have your vet look at him to see if he needs any antibiotics or allergy meds. I hope this helps!
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