Dehydration is a real concern anytime
your hamster has diarrhea so make sure they are still drinking their water if it occurs.
Do not purchase any hamster from a location where even one
hamster has diarrhea unless you are prepared for a trip to the vet on very short notice.
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Regardless of the cause of the
diarrhea, if more than a day passes and your
hamster still
has diarrhea, contact your veterinarian.
If your
hamster develops
diarrhea after he
has been started on any type of medication this can mean that the medication is killing the normal (good) bacteria in the intestine.
Fruits
have a much higher water content than most of the standard
hamster mixes that make up most of your pet's diet, which can cause
diarrhea in some
hamsters.
If, however, your
hamster has a more severe case of lactose intolerance, they may suffer from upset stomach, bloating, or
diarrhea.
Not all
hamsters with
diarrhea have wet tail but if your
hamster has any of these symptoms you should seek veterinary care.
You should keep a
hamster warm if it
has diarrhea, and make sure it
has plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Diarrhea can usually be resolved by removing fresh food from your hamster's diet, and only feeding hamster mix, until the diarrhea has
Diarrhea can usually be resolved by removing fresh food from your
hamster's diet, and only feeding
hamster mix, until the
diarrhea has
diarrhea has cleared.
Additionally, if a
hamster has too many greens, fruits or vegetables, it can lead to
diarrhea.
Too much celery may cause your
hamster to
have diarrhea.