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[Wadawa]

Thanks,... as we are preparing to adopt, this is very helpful info.  

[EscapingHammies]

Oh no! I think my hamster has a cold or respiratory infection! I have noticed that when she is awake, she sometimes sneezes. The problem is, I don't know how old she is. I got her from a pet store
But anyways, good info!

Age doesn't affect if a hamster can have a cold/respiratory infection. You'll need to figure out which one it is to find out how to treat it. Thanks!

 

Awesome job on this topic EscapingHammies

 

Full of detailed advice too. I'm definitely going to be using this guide for weekly check ups with my hammy - I'll do one right now 

Thanks!

 

Excellent post! It's great to have a proper method of checking our hamsters' health and knowing what to look for, great job!

Thank you!

[HamsteryFun]

Thanks for the tips. You really know you hamster stuff!!! I'll be sure to check out for those tips on my hamster.

Edited by HamsteryFun, 04 August 2014 - 10:45 AM.

[Cammies♥Hammies]

Hi Hamster Hideout! I can't tell, but I think my hamster might be losing some fur on his upper back. I was just going to ask if anyone knows of some things that can help hamsters' fur? Please help! I've heard that flax seeds help, but I was wondering if flax oil did too. Do sunflower seeds help???

[Lilhamsterluver]

 Thanks I will be checking Oreos health next week for sure!!!!

[Jazzyhamster]

What are genitals

[Jazzyhamster]

What is a scent glade
What are testes

[nebit]

What are genitals

 

These are the hamsters "private parts".

What is a scent glade
What are testes

Testes are part of a male hamsters private parts.

 

A scent gland is a special gland hamsters have that excretes special scent-producing material to help a hamster mark it's territory. In dwarfs the glands are located on their belly. On Syrian hamsters, they have a scent gland on each hip.

[eXtremeColors488]

This topic is flawless!  

 

It's very well put together and explained thoroughly!

 

Great work!

[Jazzyhamster]

These are the hamsters "private parts".

Testes are part of a male hamsters private parts.
 
A scent gland is a special gland hamsters have that excretes special scent-producing material to help a hamster mark it's territory. In dwarfs the glands are located on their belly. On Syrian hamsters, they have a scent gland on each hip.

Thanks

[AvyGyaru]

Thank you so much. This is way easier to follow than some of the other guides I've found. It's more complete. 

[CPHammyguy93]

This is very useful in being a better hamster owner

[PinkHamster8498]

These checkups are an absolute must, I try to check Sprite over every time I play with him.

[HammySuperpowers♥]

This is a very helpful guide. It is easy to comprehend and understand! I love it!!

[jerrythehamster]

my dwarfs elderly so i did all this and hes nearly 100 percent fine just that theres some like water round his eye should i be worried