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My mate thinks her hamster could be dying, he stopped using his back legs earlier. What does that normally mean?

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Clogged Intestines- Hamsters have very thin organs which can easily be clogged. If this happens the hamster's back legs with be paralized and he or she will have a hard time digesting food. You should supply apple juice, water, sliced apples, and apple source. A hamster can usually only live up to three weeks after the first symptoms appear.
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Maybe he has arthritis or a spinal disorder?

I txt her what could be wrong (from the above) and to give it apple juice.

I didn't have to heart to tell her they usually only live up to three weeks after the first symptoms appear :s

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I didn't have to heart to tell her they usually only live up to three weeks after the first symptoms appear :s

I've never seen a hamster live much longer than that, anyway. :huh:

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Yes, trust me. I've been through 3 guinea pigs and know what's it's like to go through bad times with them as they're passing away. You (or her) must take it to a vet as soon as possible. Do it for the hamster.

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Yes, trust me. I've been through 3 guinea pigs and know what's it's like to go through bad times with them as they're passing awayYou (or her) must take it to a vet as soon as possible.b> Do it for the hamster.

I told her that if the situation doesn't improve within 3 days, to take it to the vet.

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I told her that if the situation doesn't improve within 3 days, to take it to the vet.

Aight. Good enough, I guess, maybe. :unsure: Personally, myself with my past little pet experiences and their typical health situations, I'd give it to the end of the day once I see them not like they used to be. :huh: Than by the next day we make the trip to the vet. Good luck and keep us informed of the little guy's progress.

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A hamster can usually only live up to three weeks after the first symptoms appear.

How long has the hamster been showing these symptoms... a couple of days? It sounds like there's not much you can do but it may be something else so you should still take him/her to the vet. At least with a short-lived animal it's not quite as sad when the pet dies. Maybe the next pet your friend chooses is a cat or dog... an animal that lives longer than a hamster.

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I had a hamster once that had pretty bad arthritis; throughout its life it's mobility decreased gradually until it couldn't move it's back legs very well.

I built it a wheelchair out of legos. :blink:

it worked too.

I was like 8, ok?

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