4888. VET STUDY. Is she dying soon?

“Is she dying soon?” she phoned. “I will take leave and go home to be with her.” 

On 12 July 2023, this 2.5-year-old female dwarf hamster was unable to stand up. “Her body is soft. She does not stand up to walk,” the lady WhatsApp this photo for tele-consultation. 

Vet Case Study

IS THE AGED DWARF HAMSTER DYING?by Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow)Written: 13 Jul 2023

In Singapore, dwarf hamsters live to a ripe old age between 2.5 to 3 years. This hamster is 2.5 years.

 

 

The young lady was prepared to say goodbye to her beloved pet by taking leave from work.“Has she passed away?” I asked.
“No, no,” she replied. “Latte just does not stand up as usual. Her body is soft and she lies down with her eyes open!”

“What did you feed her?” I asked.“A syringe of Emerald IC Omnivore Powder from another vet. I feed 0.7 ml orally 3-4 times daily as instructed by the vet.”

 

 “What did you feed her?” I asked.“A syringe of Emerald IC Omnivore Powder from another vet. I feed 0.7 ml orally 3-4 times daily as instructed by the vet.”According to the manufacturer’s label, the product is designed for several herbivorous animals, but the hamster is NOT included. I advise her to stop feeding this product. It may not be SAFE for hamsters.

Latte had been drinking a lot of water daily (video).  Could she be having diabetes or chronic kidney disease?

Her stools are normal and of good size. 

his hamster has been drinking a lot of water. Could she be diabetic or be having chronic kidney disease?  There may be other causes. The urine can be collected for urine analysis but the owner will need to do the collection.

In conclusion, it is difficult to do hlood tests in this dwarf hamster to investigate further.

My advice is to stop feeding the Omnivore powder.The hamster also has been given ear drops. I advise stopping this treatment.In the evening of 12 July, the owner showed me videos that her hamster is back to normal.

In conclusion, it is difficult to do blood tests in this dwarf hamster to investigate further.

My advice is to stop feeding the Omnivore powder.The hamster also has been given ear drops by another vet practice.  I advise stopping this treatment in case of adverse drug reaction.In the evening of 12 July, the owner showed me videos that her hamster is back to normal.

The hamster also has been given ear drops by another vet practice.  I advise stopping this treatment in case of adverse drug reaction.

it is difficult to do hlood tests  this dwarf hamster to investigate the diabetes and kidney disease further.