Ronnie my hamster is having problems

[stephaniehearts]

Hey
My hamster Ronnie is a 2 year old albino regular hamster.
over the last very few months my hamster Ronnie has gotten very large around the waist, like bloating. we have taken him to the vets she has looked at him and said shes not sure what it is, it could be a number of things such as liver or heart problems. she gave him some drops for an eye problem and told me to just make him happy and that its just cus hes old! lol
well i was looking at him last night and I noticed his skin around hes big belly has gone a black colour so im quite worried again cus being albino hes always been pink!
I know theres nothing I can do but im curious as to what it is, anyone have any idea?

he dosnt seem to be in any pain and goes about as normal.

thanks
xx

heres some pics

heres him about christmas time

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b234/biscuitpimp/ro.jpg

him now, bit blurred cus he kept moving! but youcan see his waist, hes bigger now.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b234/biscuitpimp/picture418.jpg

[Moosley]

possibly a tumour :( actually... quite likely :( sorry :(

[stephaniehearts]

Yeas I thought that to, hes not in any pain with it tho, he waddles around use normal he just has problems climbing ladders but he still tries!!

the vet said be prepared for him to die, im gunna make everyday lovely for him, hes a very special hamster, I got him 2 years ago for my birthday, I picked him out and he was so nice he climbed all other me, he hasnt biten me once!

[dwankrista]

it does look like a tumor. frankly, at his age i don't think there' s much more you can do besides making him comfortable. i'm sorry. :(

[stephaniehearts]

Just wanted to say that since making this topic my hamster Ronnie had to be put down after battling his tumor for 4 months in July.

it finally became to much for him and the heat didnt help, he slept all the time and couldnt move fast enough to get to his box to pee so peed him self.

it was the kindest thing to do but the hardest thing ive ever had to do and watch (couldnt leave him on hs own) in my life =[

RIP ronnie ill miss you for ever

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/BillyTalentII/STA70243.jpg

[animalmagic]

I'm so sorry to hear that Ronnie has passed away :sorry:

I can tell that he was a very well loved hamster.. you gave him a wonderful home!

RIP Ronnie :candle:

[dwankrista]

I'm so sorry. :( Animalmagic is right, you gave him a wonderful home, love, care, and veterinary attention when he needed it most. I hope your heart heals quickly.

[TiaMaria]

That's so sad but you did the right thing and had a great heart and made Ronnie's life so much better!

[ilovepink]

awww,yeh you did the right thing.You gave him the life he deserved,he will love you forever.
Im so sorry for your lose.
R.I.P ronnie and have fun at the bridge

[PetLuver21257]

I am so sorry! It really was the right thing to do by putting him down. Thank you for taking him to the vet! He was VERY well cared for! :) And the picture of you two together is sweet.

RIP Ronnie :candle:

[stephaniehearts]

thank you,


about a week after I lost ronnie I came home from work and found a baby hamster bouncing around a cage in my room. my mum had got me a new baby for company!

hes called Reuben =]

[TiaMaria]

Awwe, that's awesome! Your mom is so nice! Congratz on the new hammies and keep us updated! :D Looking forward to seeing some more pictures!

[pixibubbles]

it;s really sad to lose a baby like that but it sounds like he was very much loved and had a good long life... especially for an albino.

enjoy your new baby... i know he or she will have a great life with you!

ps... your mom is way cool lol

[PetLuver21257]

Yeah, your mom rocks! I bet you my mom would do that for me, but she knows that I like to pick out an animal myself.