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Dwarf hamsters are susceptible to many of the same diseases that afflict other mammals: external and internal parasites, infectious diseases ranging from upper respiratory infection to urinary tract infections, cancers of various tissues and degenerative diseases like Arthritis.
As they are still considered a "non-traditional" pet in the United States, there is little information on any diseases that may be specific to them.
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Do hamsters have hamsters have diseases that make their butt bleed?
yes not sure what it is called but it means your hamster it going to die
Do hamsters have diseises?
yes, they can get diseases like we get the cold they can get that too, while it is minor to us as humans it is a lot more serious for hamsters and they would need to get checked out by the vet, there is other diseases but i would advice you to just do sum research:)
What is a regular hamsters lifespan?
Roughly 3 yrs (depending on whether they catch diseases, or if you treat them well.)
Do hamster have diseases?
nope. hamsters dont usually have diseases. it is very rare for hamsters to have any kind of disease. wet tail is one disease that happens often. wet tail is a disease that makes a hamster sick. hamsters usually get wet tail when they are cramped in a cage or in a pet store with a lot of other hamsters. when a hamster has wet tail the hamster's butt gets wet and also part of the tip of the tail. if your hamster is having babies, careful because the babies can get the disease from genetics. but hamsters dont get the disease a lot, its very rare for hamsters to get a disease! >Edit> Actually, it's fairly common. It's usually just a cold, but they do, in fact, get diseases. On rare occasions, they can even carry diseases such as Salmonella, if they come from an unhealthy breeder. As they get older they also become more susceptible to disease. If you want to prevent diseases, you should try not to stress them out, because it lowers their immune system. Any of the varieties of Campbell's Dwarf Hamsters are also more prone to cancer. One of my hamsters actually died of cancer. Heres more info: http://www.radil.missouri.edu/info/dora/hamsterp/hamster.htm http://library.thinkquest.org/3882/hamsters.html
Can you give strep throat to hamsters?
Yes. If you have strep, do not handle your hamster. If it is staying in the same room as you, it is best if it can be moved out until you are better. Hamsters will die from diseases that just make humans feel bad.
Do hamsters get sick?
yes they do, they can also catch stuff off of humans such as a cold. in the terms of sick you can also say that they can get diseases and fleas.
Can you bathe your hamster for no reason?
Never wash hamsters. It removes oil in their skin and can cause terrible diseases such as pnuemonia (lung disease)
What are the diseases of hamsters?
some causes of hamster death are... improper handling of hamsters like dropping the hamster from a height which causes internal bleeding and shock and finally death, wet tail, diarrhea, cancers ( includes chewing on metal bars.http://www.hamsterific./CageBarChewing.cfm gives you details), tumors, flu, cold,pneumonia, Respiratory Infection, and sickness related to age. that's all i know.hopes this helps!
How many types of hamsters exists?
Syrian Hamsters - Winter White Hamsters - Chinese Hamsters - Campbells Dwarf Hamsters - Roborovski Hamsters So, 5.
Are hamster harmful to newborns?
Not at all. It's very unlikely for it to happen If you keep cages or hamsters clean, everything will be alright! animal feces sometimes have diseases, so watch out for that!
What kinds of hamsters don't shed?
Hamsters don't shed.Some good hamsters to own are...-Black Bear Hamsters-Teddy or Fancy Bear Hamsters-Long Hair Hamsters
How maney types of hamsters are there?
a lot there are the bigger hamsters and the dwarf hamsters
