O/T My poor hamster :-(

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• 19-Mar-2010 18:48

  O/T My poor hamster :-(

  sidsidney Joined on 16-Sep-2009 Birmingham Posts 1,051

  Contact [:'(]  Sorry to get all sad, and OT. After playing with my hamster last night I must not have secured the cage properly and she got out.  We searched for her for hours but unfortunately our cat found the hamster first   When I managed to separate them, hammie was lying on the floor twitching and chirping. I put her in her cage hoping that maybe she was in shock and left her overnight. This morning she was still not moving properly, but she took some food and water from me (had to hand feed her). She cannot crawl properly and her front right paw hardly moves.  Her back right paw seems a bit weak too. I called a vet who said that she might have had a stroke due to the fright (luckily, the cat didnt really scratch her or break the skin) and if she is eating/drinking to leave her a short while and see whether she gets any better.    Would ask for some good vibes but Im not so sure they will work.  Ive never known a hammie with a stroke before - just wonder whether they really can recover. (Sad) Sid x

• 19-Mar-2010 18:54

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  LilypondWeddings Joined on 28-Apr-2010 Wales Posts 1,122	Contact poor hammie. here have a   www.lilypondweddings.com Wish Trees, Post Boxes, Guest Books, Stationery, Crystals & all the extras you will ever need!

• 19-Mar-2010 19:03

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  teeheeyoucrazyguys! Joined on 23-Jan-2008 scotland Posts 15,727	Contact awwww sid im soo sorry...... it will also be hard not to scold the cat but it was only doing what it knows best...... I'm keeping everything Xd for your little one :) xx

• 19-Mar-2010 19:11

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  sidsidney Joined on 16-Sep-2009 Birmingham Posts 1,051	Contact teeheeyoucrazyguys!: it will also be hard not to scold the cat but it was only doing what it knows best Thanks ladies. I think Sooty knew he'd done wrong - he came up to our bedroom to sleep on our bed straight after, which he never does.  Trying to get back in our good books!  I know he was just being a kitty.  My fault for being stupid and not fixing the cage right :-(

• 19-Mar-2010 19:17

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  jem179 Joined on 31-Mar-2009 Posts 2,505	Contact Oh I'm so sorry, hope your little hammie makes a full recovery.

• 19-Mar-2010 19:18

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  pawzandribbons Joined on 25-Apr-2008 United Kingdom Posts 41	Contact aaaw, Poor Hammie Sending hammie some healing vibes..... x     Carol x

• 19-Mar-2010 19:23

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  The BFG Joined on 27-Sep-2009 Wiltshire Posts 3,984	Contact oh poor hammie, we are all sending get well hugs, me - fatty the hamster - Gizzi our dog - Rita the rat (who we think wont be with us much longer - she is getting on and has lots of lumps layla her sister died last year due too same problem) and 28 pond fish x x x

• 19-Mar-2010 20:05

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  Houdini Joined on 17-Mar-2009 Posts 7,220	Contact Hope your little hammie recovers, might be kinder to have her pts if she's no better in the morning though? I hate having to make that decision, always delegate it to OH. Whilst I know it's in their best interests, it's hard not to think of the effect it will have on myself. Any piccies?

• 19-Mar-2010 20:43

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  sidsidney Joined on 16-Sep-2009 Birmingham Posts 1,051	Contact Just had her out for some food and water but her mobility seems even worse so I think we will be vet bound tomorrow. Dont want to think that she is suffering.  I havent had her very long so only have a few mobile photos but this is Gabby.... First one makes her look a bit ratlike!

• 19-Mar-2010 20:47

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  CupcakeQueen Joined on 07-Aug-2009 Posts 3,311	Contact Oh sid this makes me want to cry- I have 3 hamsters and I adore this little creature, they are so cute. Just spend lots of time with her so she knows you are there but a think a trip to the vets is a must. As someone else said you might have to make a difficult decision for the best. Massive vibes If you want a Rainbow, you have to put up with the Rain

• 19-Mar-2010 21:07

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  Juicymelons Joined on 13-Aug-2008 Posts 824

  Contact Oh the poor wee thing My hamster Bambang had a stroke lat year, I took her to the vet and they said she will either pick up or go down hill. She seemed to pick up and I thought she would be ok, unfortunately a couple of days later she had another stroke and died pretty much instantly. Strokes in hamsters are quite common. They are just so small and fragile, try and rearrange her cage so she doesn't have to do any climbing up shelves or through tubes to get to her water. She may just be very sore and need some rest. Poor little Gabby xxxx

• 19-Mar-2010 21:13

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  Houdini Joined on 17-Mar-2009 Posts 7,220

  Contact Poor thing... Have you got half a grape you can offer her? Serves as food and a drink without too much effort on her behalf. Baby rice is another option if you randomly have any of that. I keep a spare jar of baby food here for mine if they're ill at all - a small spoonful is easy for them to eat. Just make sure there's no garlic, onion or similar in it. It does sound like the vets will be the best option for her though. You have my sympathies, and will be thinking of you. I can hardly bear to part with mine. We are down to 4 now, but I think of the 4 we have lost everyday when I feed the others.

• 19-Mar-2010 21:31

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  Lucy137 Joined on 27-Oct-2009 Posts 505	Contact so sad, thinking of you.

• 19-Mar-2010 21:38

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  sidsidney Joined on 16-Sep-2009 Birmingham Posts 1,051	Contact Thanks guys x If vet suggests we keep on with her I will get some grapes tomorrow. She likes those :)

• 20-Mar-2010 11:57

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  Gillsy Joined on 20-Jan-2009 Ayrshire Posts 3,657	Contact aw Sid thats awful - fingers crossed for the little hamster.