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No_glory
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 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

Just recently i noticed my 4 year old hamster has a swollen belly like to touch it, it feels like it is full of air, he is eating and pooping, drinking everything normal but he belly has yet to go down what could possibly be wrong with him is there something i could do to help him?
08/20/08  11:24pm

 #1837874


MissSkyTheGecko
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   Message To: No_glory   In reference to Message Id: 1837803


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

What’s he been eating?
08/21/08  01:40am

 #1837888


Dragongirl6
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   Message To: MissSkyTheGecko   In reference to Message Id: 1837874


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

Sounds like it could be a tumor, especially if he’s four years old. The kindest thing to do is keep him as comfortable as possible as long as he is happy and has a good quality of life. He may need to be put to sleep if he becomes unhappy. It would be cruel in my opinion to put him through surgery at that age for a tumor that will probably just come right back.

It is a good idea to take him to a vet now anyway to make sure it is a tumor and get some more information about it, etc.

Good luck.
08/21/08  01:59am

 #1838055


Skullkeeper
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   Message To: No_glory   In reference to Message Id: 1837803


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

A tumor is usually hard to the touch . what are you feeding him? I wonder if he bloated from either the foods he is eating or if it could be worms ? Is his stools normal looking ? Four years old is old . So I don’t think there is much you can do either way except change the diet if need be .
08/21/08  09:44am

 #1838100


No_glory
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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1838055


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

There are no small animal vets here, and i don’t think my parents would be willing to pay the 50 dollar vet visit is there where. So thats outta the question. but here more info.

Food-Hartz Hamster and Gerbil diet, i also give them timothy hay on occasions.

Stool-normal he eat and drink fine as well.

I really don’t know how old he is I’ve had him for 4 years and the place i got him said some lady dropped them off when she no longer wanted them so they could be older then even 4. His belly is not hard to the touch it just fills like your cheeks would feel if you filled them with air and held it. I have not given them anything thing differnt for food. There is another hammy in with him and that hamster feels normal everything thing. so it’s just one hamster out of two?
08/21/08  10:28am

 #1838215


Sasha0009
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   Message To: No_glory   In reference to Message Id: 1838100


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

wow hes 4 years old!? most hamsters live to be only 3 ! that must mean you take decent care of it.i agree with dragon girl you should make the rest of his life the best of his life:)
sorry i cant help:(
08/21/08  12:42pm

 #1838238


No_glory
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   Message To: Sasha0009   In reference to Message Id: 1838215


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

lol. i always have hamsters live a long time, my first hamster i had lived to be 5 yrs old, he died of old age, i don’t i was amazed to learn hammies only live 2-3 years, cuz i’ve always had old hamsters



08/21/08  01:07pm

 #1838798


Skullkeeper
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   Message To: No_glory   In reference to Message Id: 1838100


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

I would stop feeding the hay for awhile and see if it helps . Just feed the hamster food .

I am not saying this is what it is ( I hope I am wrong ) but our dog developed heart problems . Right before she died she started drinking a lot of water . She became bloated and started coughing a lot . Soon after she died from heart failure . Hes an old man so prepare your self just in case . You must take very good care of your hamsters to have them live that long .
08/21/08  09:19pm

 #1838812


No_glory
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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1838798


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

lol i love my hammies yea i have prepared for it, lucky for me i have milo still so it not like i’d totally be hamsterless, it’s just hard to lose the poor guy after so long but he got a good last couple years. so it’s ok i guess.
08/21/08  09:31pm

 #1838855


No_glory
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   Message To: No_glory   In reference to Message Id: 1838812


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

This is otis lol just had to post a pic of him



08/21/08  10:14pm

 #1839713


Skullkeeper
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   Message To: No_glory   In reference to Message Id: 1838855


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

Hes sweet . Is he losing his hair ? I had to laugh , he looks like an old man to me .
08/22/08  07:14pm

 #1839776


No_glory
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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1839713


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

nope no hair loss, and ya he kinda does look like an old man, lol both my hammies look old, i never noticed until i took the pic. I also noticed both of them are sleeping ALOT more then they use to not as much wheel running...poor old guys.
08/22/08  08:18pm

 #1840148


Skullkeeper
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   Message To: No_glory   In reference to Message Id: 1839776


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

Yep, thats what happens with us old people , we take lots a naps,LOL
08/23/08  08:28am

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Dragongirl6
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   Message To: Skullkeeper   In reference to Message Id: 1840148


 Otis Has a Swollen Belly?

Lol he DOES look like an old man!! : D
08/23/08  02:18pm


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