Asked on the Rodent Forum by Anonymous on 6/18/02, 4:26 pm

Q: My Teddy Bear Hamster is sick

My Teddy Bear Hamsters butt is swelling what do I do?
What is happening to him?

Answered by Caesar1 on 6/18/02, 5:20 pm

A: My Teddy Bear Hamster is sick

TAKE HIM TO THE VET ASAP! If there is swelling that could very well mean a blocked intestine! If you don't take him to the vet there is a great chance he could get extremely sick and die. Take him to the vet now!

Lanalia

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