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by hamsworth
Mon Jan 27, 2025 8:06 pm
Forum: Through Sickness & In Health
Topic: What causes swelling in hamsters?
Replies: 6
Views: 3882

Re: What causes swelling in hamsters?

There can be a lot of causes, kidney issues, heart issues, a tumor or cyst. Older hamsters are prone to these issues. I tend to weigh my hamsters once a week and give them a health check: https://www.hamsterclubhouse.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=149 Some sellers on Etsy will ship to Canada, like Hamst...
by hamsworth
Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:34 pm
Forum: Through Sickness & In Health
Topic: Milk Thistle can help stop hissing from liver pain
Replies: 2
Views: 3758

Re: Milk Thistle can help stop hissing from liver pain

So many commercial foods have artificial vitamins and minerals in them. These are basically worthless in most cases and just create expensive pee, for humans and animals. I saw on your other post that you were given some multi-vitamin drops too. Hamsters have very delicate liver and kidneys that he...
by hamsworth
Mon Jan 27, 2025 5:26 pm
Forum: Through Sickness & In Health
Topic: vetriDMG can help stop some spasms
Replies: 2
Views: 3991

Re: vetriDMG can help stop some spasms

Kikya wrote: Sun Jan 26, 2025 9:48 pm You seem to have a very unusual vet, more open to trying different treatments. Did he say what he thought was affecting your Syrian?
He said these particular spasms were likely caused by a neurological disease or problem. He didn't specify any specific diseases, though.
by hamsworth
Sat Jan 18, 2025 11:16 pm
Forum: Handling, Taming & Behavior
Topic: New Syrian is not burrowing
Replies: 13
Views: 7411

Re: New Syrian is not burrowing

Aww :lol: It's ok! As long as he's happy. :) I've had two Syrians who didn't much like burrowing. They wouldn't really burrow unless I put a tube slanted downward into an empty spot of bedding. Then they _might_ crawl down and make a burrow. I guess they didn't like making tunnels but they'd make bu...
by hamsworth
Mon Jan 13, 2025 8:00 pm
Forum: Handling, Taming & Behavior
Topic: Help taming my new girlie
Replies: 41
Views: 17914

Re: Help taming my new girlie

Yeah, that sounds familiar. Get the treats first and then bite bite bite the hand. :shock: :oops:
by hamsworth
Mon Jan 13, 2025 7:53 pm
Forum: Handling, Taming & Behavior
Topic: Help taming my new girlie
Replies: 41
Views: 17914

Re: Help taming my new girlie

I'm sorry to say that I can't be of help. :( I've had a few dwarfs, ranging from gentle to biting... I think their individual personalities is the most important thing. My bitey-ist hamster never stopped biting. I honestly think she enjoyed it. I upgraded little miss bitey to a larger enclosure, thi...
by hamsworth
Sun Jan 12, 2025 1:06 am
Forum: Cages & Supplies
Topic: Sealing the bottom of a Niteangel Vista cage?
Replies: 4
Views: 3827

Re: Sealing the bottom of a Niteangel Vista cage?

Gah. It's 100% silicone all-purpose sealant. :( I saw both aquarium 100% silicone sealant and all-purpose 100% silicone sealant mentioned on DIY posts, so I thought all-purpose would be fine. I've got a little one in there now.
by hamsworth
Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:42 pm
Forum: Cages & Supplies
Topic: Sealing the bottom of a Niteangel Vista cage?
Replies: 4
Views: 3827

Re: Sealing the bottom of a Niteangel Vista cage?

After reading Luna123's DIY guide , I bought some 100% silicone sealant and a caulking gun. I went around the bottom of the enclosure and also a few inches up the back. It was a bit messy, so I used a plastic scraper to get rid of some of the excess silicone. I am a little worried that a hamster wil...
by hamsworth
Wed Jan 08, 2025 10:34 pm
Forum: Site Feedback and Suggestions
Topic: Lots of spam posting lately
Replies: 11
Views: 10912

Re: Lots of spam posting lately

Yeah, I've been reporting a lot too!

And I'll post a bit more.
by hamsworth
Wed Jan 08, 2025 1:36 am
Forum: Through Sickness & In Health
Topic: Baby hamster’s unexpected passing?
Replies: 8
Views: 6415

Re: Baby hamster’s unexpected passing?

Aww :D

Yeah, give her space. Maybe she's tired from being brought to a new place. :)