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[Masha42]

I have a question; So I made a diy hamster popsicle bridge from popsicle sticks (birch) and I left it in there with Bazil (my syrian hamster) and when I came back about 15-35 mins later I saw she chewed all over it so I immediately took it out, and like she chewed pretty well on it. I'm wondering what happens to her since I know it isn't safe for them to do that. Should I be worried? 

[JezzieBee]

I have a Dad who is very much against vet care for and kind of small animal. I asked him," If you got a cat for free from your friend would you give it vet care?" He said," No, it is just not worth taking an animal under $100 to the vet." Then I asked," If you got an old cat from the animal shelter for $150 would you take it to the vet?" Then he replied," Still the answer is No, it is not even worth taking elderly people to the hospital why animals?" I think he is just... MEAN. I have a vet fund that I put together, lets just hope I clan get Lari seen.

[Oswald]

This is so, so right! If you have a hamster, be prepared to take it to the vet. Admittedly, if you're lucky, you shouldn't need to go frequently and won't rack up a vet's bill. But when they need it, they need it.

 

Oswald was at the vets last week with an infection. Some antibiotics and his follow up on Wednesday. It wasn't too expensive either, and that was his first vets visit ever, and he'll be 2 years old on 12th February 2018! Leo goes just once a year for his check up on his eye surgery. I even took one of my mice to the vets in the summer when she was 9 weeks old, with a nasty mites outbreak she'd caught from the pet store/supplier.

[SteveeTheHammee]

So important! All life is valuable, no matter how small :-)

[tinkielad]

I take mine if i notice any symptoms 

[silversurfer]

Personally, I have always felt that the best doctor in the world is the Veterinarian. ...

[Dinoro]

I love animals, I have two pets actually one dog and one cat. They are getting along btw. Love them, I wish I had more pets but I can't in my small apartment. Although each day I saw them, I treat them and take care. When I become a vet I thought that I do this because I love animals so much. A friend of mine takes some courses on how to train dogs. I was like, training? So, yes, if you wondering how to become a dog trainer check the link

Edited by Dinoro, 25 July 2020 - 12:37 AM.

[docteurshepherd]

 

It might cost a total of $200 - $300 to get an illness treated - that's including the exam fee, medicines, tests, and follow-up appointments. If it's something simple that requires only one visit and some medications, it could end up being only about $100. It's not absurdly expensive and it's not out of reach.

 

Pfffft

 

Yeah I don't know, I just made a post about this in the unpopular opinion section, I just still disagree with a lot of the blanket statements. They're unhelpful, judgmental, and not understanding. As I said in the other post, sometimes life happens. Pets are a commitment, hamsters less so in terms of length of time, but still a commitment. For example, when I first got Francis, it was way before the pandemic. The pandemic happened, lots of people are financially struggling, have lost their jobs, homes even, and may have had to pull money out of savings to survive.

I may get jumped on for this but I stand by it, so again I say the blanket statements are narrowminded at best, and not helpful. Neither is using all of these terms for people who can't afford a vet now with circumstances changing, you should have compassion yet instead you call them selfish, among other things. Consider that things change.

[lil BIG dwarf]

Pfffft

 

Yeah I don't know, I just made a post about this in the unpopular opinion section, I just still disagree with a lot of the blanket statements. They're unhelpful, judgmental, and not understanding. As I said in the other post, sometimes life happens. Pets are a commitment, hamsters less so in terms of length of time, but still a commitment. For example, when I first got Francis, it was way before the pandemic. The pandemic happened, lots of people are financially struggling, have lost their jobs, homes even, and may have had to pull money out of savings to survive.

I may get jumped on for this but I stand by it, so again I say the blanket statements are narrowminded at best, and not helpful. Neither is using all of these terms for people who can't afford a vet now with circumstances changing, you should have compassion yet instead you call them selfish, among other things. Consider that things change.

 

Also know that this post is quite old. Here on HH we encourage that people to get a vet fund before they get the pet, and set it aside.

 

A lot of people are struggling with the pandemic, but no one even guessed this would be happening when this was posted. You still need to remember that this person put time in to writing this, and yes, maybe this would feel like this know, but before the pandemic I feel like for most people this would come off as bold, but not unkind. This member is also quite inactive (rarely respond or log on), so I doubt they even go back to edit there articles, and they've written a lot. I'm not trying to jump on you, but I also disagree.

[Robin~]

Pfffft

 

Yeah I don't know, I just made a post about this in the unpopular opinion section, I just still disagree with a lot of the blanket statements. They're unhelpful, judgmental, and not understanding. As I said in the other post, sometimes life happens. Pets are a commitment, hamsters less so in terms of length of time, but still a commitment. For example, when I first got Francis, it was way before the pandemic. The pandemic happened, lots of people are financially struggling, have lost their jobs, homes even, and may have had to pull money out of savings to survive.

I may get jumped on for this but I stand by it, so again I say the blanket statements are narrowminded at best, and not helpful. Neither is using all of these terms for people who can't afford a vet now with circumstances changing, you should have compassion yet instead you call them selfish, among other things. Consider that things change.

 

No offense or anything, but you making this statement multiple times on multiple posts is kind of coming across as overly defensive. I can easily tell you're only under this assumption because you yourself are in this situation and may be trying to make up for it. 

 

Not saying that you can't be mad about how the pandemic has effected you, but perhaps instead of calling these arguments "unhelpful" and "judgmental" perhaps you could take the time to see what you can do? No one is expecting you to have $500 saved up as a vet fund and no one is expecting you to have a hamster-experienced vet within half an hour of you, but what we do expect is for you to at least try to figure out a decent compromise. Is there a vet around you that will at least see your hamster and would be willing to research their care if need be? Are you able to rework your personal budget to cut out auxillary expenses? There are definitely things you can do to try your best rather than completely disregarding the initial advice. We aren't recommending it for no reason.

[docteurshepherd]

No offense or anything, but you making this statement multiple times on multiple posts is kind of coming across as overly defensive. I can easily tell you're only under this assumption because you yourself are in this situation and may be trying to make up for it. 

 

Not saying that you can't be mad about how the pandemic has effected you, but perhaps instead of calling these arguments "unhelpful" and "judgmental" perhaps you could take the time to see what you can do? No one is expecting you to have $500 saved up as a vet fund and no one is expecting you to have a hamster-experienced vet within half an hour of you, but what we do expect is for you to at least try to figure out a decent compromise. Is there a vet around you that will at least see your hamster and would be willing to research their care if need be? Are you able to rework your personal budget to cut out auxillary expenses? There are definitely things you can do to try your best rather than completely disregarding the initial advice. We aren't recommending it for no reason.

yep see just like I said, jumped on. Also that's a huge assumption coming from nowhere, what I said was valid and if you can't see that I don't know what to tell you. Honestly, I thought this forum would be better than this. Peace be with y'all but I'm off for greener pastures.

[Alis]

yep see just like I said, jumped on. Also that's a huge assumption coming from nowhere, what I said was valid and if you can't see that I don't know what to tell you. Honestly, I thought this forum would be better than this. Peace be with y'all but I'm off for greener pastures.

... what? No one assumed anything. I seriously don't get it, your child is sick. People are trying to help you to get your ham healthier. If anything, you're the one jumping on us.

[lil BIG dwarf]

yep see just like I said, jumped on. Also that's a huge assumption coming from nowhere, what I said was valid and if you can't see that I don't know what to tell you. Honestly, I thought this forum would be better than this. Peace be with y'all but I'm off for greener pastures.

Okay then. You weren't jumped on.  This is a forum rule-all posts are subject to criticsm. Same rule for basically everything in life, not to mention school and other forums. If she took it wrongly, explain. Walking away isn't be a better person, its just giving up because someone dosen't agree with you. Don't judge a whole forum based on a few people, and most of all, learn to discuss things and kindly walk away, whether or not you change your opinion. Also learn to apologize even if you don't think its neccesary. Hope you find 'Greener Pastures'. You may want to consider Hamster Central if you mean a hamster forum, but I've heard they tend to stick to stricter rules and opinions unlike HH.

[Taxonomist]

Pfffft

 

Yeah I don't know, I just made a post about this in the unpopular opinion section, I just still disagree with a lot of the blanket statements. They're unhelpful, judgmental, and not understanding. As I said in the other post, sometimes life happens. Pets are a commitment, hamsters less so in terms of length of time, but still a commitment. For example, when I first got Francis, it was way before the pandemic. The pandemic happened, lots of people are financially struggling, have lost their jobs, homes even, and may have had to pull money out of savings to survive.

I may get jumped on for this but I stand by it, so again I say the blanket statements are narrowminded at best, and not helpful. Neither is using all of these terms for people who can't afford a vet now with circumstances changing, you should have compassion yet instead you call them selfish, among other things. Consider that things change.

 

I realize that you're gone, but I just want to clarify the intention behind this topic for anyone else who may be reading.

 

This article is not written with the intention of shaming or guilting people who have fallen on hard times.  As is clear by the original post date, this was written years before the covid-19 pandemic, but the point still stood then as well.  Things do happen - people lose their jobs or have their own medical emergencies.  There's a whole section dedicated to this just below the part that was quoted!

 

The main goal of this article is to normalize vet care for hamsters by reinforcing the following points:

 

1) Getting a hamster knowing beforehand that you cannot or will not ever provide vet care for it is unethical

2) Hamsters are "worthy" of medical attention and do need it at times.

3) The cost of vet care is in line with the cost of other hamsters supplies.