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#1872777
AnimalGirl1993
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Where to look? 
I have no idea how he got out but,my hamster escaped from his cage.he is trapped in one room but,where should I start looking?should I put some food out?
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10/01/08 09:15pm
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#1872883
Ammeratsu
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1872777
Where to look?
Well, I know where I look for rats. Not sure if it’s the same. I always look in dark places. Where ever it’s dark, there could be a rodent. I also try and find areas that are soft and comfortable. I’ve found my rats in dresser drawers with clothes in them more than once. Also, for the safety of the rodent, I look in places where there are wires to make sure they don’t chew on them and get shocked. If I’m unable to find them I say too bad and set out some food and water, and look everywhere again the next day.
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10/01/08 11:08pm
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#1874065
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Ammeratsu In reference to Message Id: 1872883
Where to look?
well found him but,I don’t think he is gonna make it.He hurt himself really bad and now he can’t sit up and is leaning over.
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10/03/08 06:07pm
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#1874077
Ammeratsu
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1874065
Where to look?
I’m sorry. =( It doesn’t sound like he’ll make it. You can try taking him to the vet, but I’m not sure if they can do anything.
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10/03/08 06:15pm
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#1874190
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1874065
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i’m very sorry to hear that. poor guy.
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10/03/08 08:54pm
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#1874816
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1874190
Where to look?
ok guys update.he isn’t leaning over anymore so,he didn’t damage any organs or anything.but,my mom said he went blind his eyes are cloudy...
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10/04/08 07:25pm
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#1874833
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1874816
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aww that’s sad. is he adjusting to it? like sometimes blind animals get more nippy so it’s good to let him know your near before touching him. or is he just calm about it? best wishes for him.
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10/04/08 07:33pm
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#1874895
Ammeratsu
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1874833
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Well, at least he didn’t die. It’s too bad that he’s blind, but I kind of doubt it was from the escape. If he old?
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10/04/08 08:35pm
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#1875972
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Ammeratsu In reference to Message Id: 1874895
Where to look?
update again...I figured out he is not blind.My mom thought he was because his eyes were closed.But,I fixed him up his eyes were just crusted close or something.But,he is paralized he can’t use his front legs.He seems to be adjusting to it.question since he got out he is really skinny is there any type of food I could give him to fatten him up a bit?I can feel his spine.other than that he is doing good.
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10/06/08 01:27pm
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#1876058
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1875972
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give him...hmm. oatmeal (not instant) or sugar free cheerios. toasted wheat bread. things like that. not too much or he may get constipated. you could also offer ensure, pediasure, or soy baby formula in a dish.
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10/06/08 03:55pm
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#1876187
Ammeratsu
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1876058
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Baby rice cereal perhaps?
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10/06/08 06:40pm
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#1876192
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Ammeratsu In reference to Message Id: 1876187
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thanks guys.:) um...not trying to sound dumb but,whats instant oatmeal???
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10/06/08 06:49pm
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#1876209
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1876192
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instant is the minute to cook one. the one to offer is the quaker/store brand like stove top "old fashioned oats" one. like this one.
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10/06/08 07:10pm
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#1876233
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1876209
Where to look?
thanks.:) I think I have some of that not too sure.
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10/06/08 07:42pm
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#1876311
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1876233
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okay ammeratsu was right too though. baby cereal would also work. either or.
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10/06/08 09:22pm
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#1876680
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1876311
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yah thanks I gave him some cereal today also a little bit of bread.he seems to be doing great.:) although his eyes were crusted over again.he was using his front legs today.not paralized??why wasn’t he using them before?
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10/07/08 04:17pm
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#1876715
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1876680
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maybe the shock of everything? maybe they hurt? many things. if you offer bread, wheat is preferred and toast it. it can choke them if it’s normal because it’s soft and chewy. use a warm wet cloth/paper towel as a compress on his eyes when they crust. poor guy. hopefully he’ll continue improving.
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10/07/08 05:12pm
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#1876906
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1876715
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yah maybe.I think they may have been hurting idk though.eek I didn’t know that about the bread.thanks.I have been giving him regular non toasted bread and he hasn’t been choking though probaly cuz I’m holding him when I give it to him and then give him water right after.I think he’ll be ok thanks.:)
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10/07/08 09:35pm
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#1876917
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1876906
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alright. and again i say wheat is preferred but when i was younger i gave mine white toast. i don’t think it’s "bad" per se, just not as good. but definitely at least lightly toast it to a nice lightly crunchy texture. it’s good that he was found. keep us updated. good thoughts to the little guy.
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10/07/08 09:52pm
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#1877893
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1876917
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ok thanks.I’ll do that.I have been giving him wheat.Update:He is doing good ,but a few days ago I was petting him and he has a small lump like under his skin might be a small tumor or absess(sp?) not too sure.
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10/09/08 07:29pm
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#1877953
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1877893
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an abscess would be a wound so you would see little to no fur and most likely an indentation on it or a cut. if that is not present it is most likely a tumor or cyst. sadly tumors can be common in "senior" hamsters. if he’s older (and it isn’t an abscess which can easily be drained), i’d say keep him comfy until his quality of life goes down. since his body just had all this stress even if a surgery was an option financially, he’d probably be unable to withstand it. just keep loving on him and see how it progresses. again, if it’s an abscess, it’ll be easy to tell.
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10/09/08 09:31pm
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#1878075
Rae rae
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1877953
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okay, so all that time he was probably dehydrated. dehydration will make him skinny, weak, his eyes crust over from lack of tears and almost everything you’re describing. pedialyte would be best for that. i know with squirrels it’s not good to feed them unless they are fully hydrated so you might take that into consideration. also if it happens again your vet can administer fluids sub q which is under the skin and give him a dextrose solution and maybe even antibiotics if there’s any infection from anything. never underestimate the knowledge of your vet and being able to save your pet. after the fluids and dextrose he will perk up immediately and probably for good. if you’ve ever seen a hamster with wet tail then you will know that all these symptoms match. it’s all because of dehydration. a dog with parvo doesn’t die from the virus, it dies from dehydration. hydration is key for good health!!!!!
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10/10/08 02:45am
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#1878192
Manderzratz
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Message To: Rae rae In reference to Message Id: 1878075
Where to look?
true i didn’t even think to say pedialyte or powerade zero. those are always good to have on hand.
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10/10/08 10:57am
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#1878476
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1878192
Where to look?
thanks guys.this is gonna help alot I’m gonna go buy some pedialyte...
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10/10/08 08:26pm
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#1878503
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1878476
Where to look?
alright. if you read this before you go, you can get the singles or the freeze pops. if you get the regular container, make ice cubes and then wrap the tray in something to keep it clean, because once you open pedialyte it is only good for 48 hours i believe it is. i get the freeze pops because it’s easy to keep unfrozen and smaller amounts, also ’cause i like to eat them when i get heat exhaustion. good luck.
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10/10/08 09:19pm
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#1878556
AnimalGirl1993
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Message To: Manderzratz In reference to Message Id: 1878503
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thanks.:) do you make them yourself by freezing the pedialyte or where can I get them???
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10/10/08 10:38pm
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#1878561
Manderzratz
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Message To: AnimalGirl1993 In reference to Message Id: 1878556
Where to look?
cvs, supermarket, etc. they’re usually in the baby food area. i use the generic store brand. it’s the same thing. you could also use powerade zero (not regular powerade) as gatorade and powerade have too much sugar, but powerade zero is sugar free, readily accepted, and cheap. that you may find at your deli but a supermarket is more likely.
either is great to have available because even if not dehydrated, if it’s a super hot day and i can’t be home to check often (even though they have their own a/c hehe.) i fill a smaller bottle with half water and half pedialyte or powerade zero and show them the bottle so they know where it is and i can go out knowing it isn’t an issue since they readily accept the taste.
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10/10/08 10:46pm
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