How do I know if my hamsters leg is broken?
Symptoms
- Swelling in or around the fractured area.
- Crackling or popping sound from the fractured area (due to rubbing between the broken ends of the bone)
- An open wound through which the broken end of the bone has pierced out (very rare)
Can hamsters hurt themselves if they fall?
Your hamster can still fall and hurt themselves inside of your cage, especially when your hamster is getting old. Make sure that everything that they walk on is securely fastened onto the cage and consider placing stairs and other ways for your hamster to avoid having to climb as they get older.
Why are my hamsters back legs not working?
The main cause of cage paralysis is a lack of exercise due to a small cage or little to no hamster accessories meant for exercise. If a hamster doesn’t exercise and also over eats, the hamster can become overweight, inactive and begin muscle and bone degeneration, which can lead to the loss of use to its hind legs.
Is it bad if my hamster sneezes?
Your hamster may have gotten a stray piece of dust up his noise, causing him to sneeze. If the sneezing continues, or increases, it could be serious. Check your hamster for other signs of a cold. If there aren’t any other signs, the sneezing could be a result of allergies.
Is it safe to give a hamster a bath?
Can you give a hamster a bath? Hamsters are fastidious groomers and do a good job keeping themselves clean, baths, as we tend to think of them, are not necessary. However, it is possible to spot-clean them, if they truly need it.
What does it mean when a hamster stands on its hind legs?
Standing on hind legs with their dukes up: A hamster with this body language is telling you it feels threatened and might get aggressive if you don’t back off. It gets startled when you approach: This is another sign that your pet is feeling insecure and unsure of what is going on at the moment.
Why is my hamster dragging his back legs?
In a Syrian male hamster that is around 6 months of age, the onset of hind leg paralysis (dragging the back legs) could be an indication of hereditary defect. There is no cure for this problem. One of the main causes of hind leg paralysis is a condition that can sometimes result from a bacterial infection.
How can you tell if a hamster has a broken leg?
If it’s an open fracture, the white of the bone will be visibly poking through the skin. If he has a closed fracture, the bones aren’t visible and there’s no skin wound. Instead, the broken bones remain sealed within the muscles of the leg. If your hamster has a closed fracture, you will notice: Dragging of the leg.
What to do with a hamster with hind leg paralysis?
When that happens paralysis of the hind leg or the whole body can result. In the case of hind leg paralysis this should in due course resolve itself with the pet eventually regaining most of the use of his legs again. With total body paralysis euthanasia may be the only option in this case.