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hamsterluver15
12-12-04, 05:54 PM 12-12-04
My hamster suddenly stopped moving and became all limp like it was dead...i wasnt handling it at all until that happened.and i listened to its heart and it made a click click sound.....what is wrong with him? He wont barely move and his breathing has become really shallow
Please help!!! fast
SketchBall
12-12-04, 05:57 PM 12-12-04
I know it's a silly question, but your hamster has a wheel and uses it right?

Also, if you have fluffy bedding, like cotton, take it out immediately


or you could check for wet tail...
hamsterluver15
12-12-04, 05:59 PM 12-12-04
well yeah he has a wheel and uses it...and the only kind of fluffy bedding was this hamster cotten i got at the pet store i have had him for over a year...this hast happened before and he doesnt have a wet tail
hamsterluver15
12-12-04, 06:02 PM 12-12-04
what would be wrong with him?
SketchBall
12-12-04, 06:04 PM 12-12-04
If they eat the cottonit could kill them, I would replace the cotton with woodchips asap. Thats my best guess
hamsterluver15
12-12-04, 06:05 PM 12-12-04
ok he doesnt eat the cotten i know that by observing but could he be choking on some food?
SketchBall
12-12-04, 06:08 PM 12-12-04
possibly, but he would llook like hes scratching around his mouth alot.... you would have to check yourself. Do you feed him fresh veggies or the treats from the store



best wishes
SketchBall
12-12-04, 06:08 PM 12-12-04
i have to go now, good luck
hamsterluver15
12-12-04, 06:09 PM 12-12-04
he isnt scratching at his mouth and i do feed him fresh weggies like carrots and lettuce but thats it
hamsterluver15
12-12-04, 06:19 PM 12-12-04
is there something else that is possibly wrong with him?
Rodentguy
12-12-04, 06:20 PM 12-12-04
If your hamster did not eat the cotton bedding and does not seem to be choking on anything else I say you should take your hamster to the vet ASAP!
hamsterluver15
12-12-04, 06:24 PM 12-12-04
well ok but i think it might be the handling part caue now i remember that earlier this morning i was holding him alot but that was like almost 8 hours ago can he still be in shock?
Rodentguy
12-13-04, 02:40 PM 12-13-04
I don't think it is likely that your hamster is still in shock. :confused: I still think you should get him to a vet. -doctor-
hamsterluver15
12-13-04, 04:10 PM 12-13-04
well i went to school and when i came home i checked on him he was a bit more active but he still doesnt feel right....
loveflower
12-13-04, 04:50 PM 12-13-04
he may just be stressed out


make sure the temps fine in the room, its quiet for a while, and away from any windows
hamsterluver15
12-13-04, 06:44 PM 12-13-04
Tha everyone for the help
sn0wball
12-13-04, 10:33 PM 12-13-04
Hey this may be unhelpful, but if your hamster is just not moving and nothing else is wrong with it, it could just be thinking. The clicking sound you're hearing could be chewing or something. My hamster spaces out from time to time, try handling him more to get the blood flowing. I've never heard of a hamster going limp from stress. He might also be less active if your house gets cold. If all else fails, vet.
Misty1964
12-13-04, 11:03 PM 12-13-04
Hello First of all i would get rid of the cotton bedding that stuff is dangerous....if they eat it it could get cought up inside of them...the best thing to use it ripped up toilet tissue