WhitneyHamster Health Concerns
May 7th 2008 15:03
Hamsters are probably one of the most commonly kept small mammal pet. They're small and cute, and usually the top pick for kids. Granted, it wouldn't be my top child's pet, but it usually is. Parents love them because they're small and take up just a small bit of space. Children love them because their cute and furry.
Usually, hamsters are pretty healthy and robust, but that isn't always the case. You want to make sure that you are aware of the possible health concerns related to hamsters so that you can catch them early on. Because hamsters are so small, by the time you notice serious symptoms of health problems, it's usually too late. So, by knowing beforehand which symptoms to watch out for, you're more likely to know what to look for.
Common health concerns can include:
* Abscesses
* Respiratory Infection
* Diarrhea
* Wet Tail
* Skin Diseases (mites, ringworm, allergies, and skin infections)
* Hibernation
By knowing what to look for you'll be one step ahead of the gang, and two steps out the door.
Before you bring home a cute furry hamster, make sure that you know a vet that can take care of you new pet in case something were to happen to him.
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