Wobbly hamster woes.

[So]

We've an 18 month old hamster that keeps falling over and isn't eating or drinking.

I will take it to the vet tomorrow, but my thinking is it's probably had it. Is this normally the case?

I had to have the family dog put down two weeks ago, so am not really relishing signing the death warrant for another loved one. Only the fish left...

[bexVN]

Sadly I think you are right. Sometimes we can treat little hammies when there is something obvious wrong but when it is more generalised it is harder. A vet may find something and offer treatment but do be prepared for the worst.

I often find once hamsters ears start staying flat on their head then it is a bad sign (and if they start looking haunched as they walk). Sorry I couldn't be more positive.

[So]

bexVN said:

Sadly I think you are right. Sometimes we can treat little hammies when there is something obvious wrong but when it is more generalised it is harder. A vet may find something and offer treatment but do be prepared for the worst.

I often find once hamsters ears start staying flat on their head then it is a bad sign (and if they start looking haunched as they walk). Sorry I couldn't be more positive.

Thanks Bex, yes as I recall his ears are flat and he is hunched up.

Think I will be buying a new hamster this weekend....

[Gaspowered]

Had a few hamsters when I was young. some had the same issues and , unfortunately, I believe,they suffered strokes. I don,t remember any recovering.

[CoolHands]

I think ours did that too, and was promptly put down by the vet.

[So]

Sadly the hamster has gone to hamster heaven. A brain tumour the vet suspected.

[alock]

Happened to my daughters hamster on Monday. Opportunity to practice carving with my dremel.