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Sick Hamster

jigglywoo · 2007-10-02 11:46:15

My 2 and a half year old hamster is nearly dead by the looks of things (he's like a crusty/swolen eyed zombie (seriously)). Would it be best to have him put to sleep by the vet? Will the vet do this and how much would it be?

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02-10-2007 12:46pm

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jigglywoo

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My 2 and a half year old hamster is nearly dead by the looks of things (he's like a crusty/swolen eyed zombie (seriously)).
Would it be best to have him put to sleep by the vet? Will the vet do this and how much would it be?

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#2 02-10-2007 7:07pm
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I've seen this kind of thing before and it's often an infection or a tumour. Difficult to treat or even diagnose sometimes but it's defo worth going to the vet as i'd say it's quite painful.

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#3 02-10-2007 8:58pm
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You need to take the poor thing to the vet first of all to find out what is actually wrong with him. Then the vet will be able to give you professional and informed advice on what would be the best course of action.

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