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-Wet tail is when a hamster gets diarrhea, which means all the water in it's tiny body is coming out in it's feces. This is highly dangerous, because now the hamster does not have any water in it's body and is becoming weaker and weaker, and gets dehydrated. Eventually, the hamster gets too weak to come get some of his water or food... leaving nothing to keep him/her alive.
-Diarrhea is just something hamsters get. Humans get it, but when hamster's do.. it's life threatening.
-You can cure it by everyday examining his feces. If it is too moist, runny, or soft you should be concerned. You don't have to take it to the vet, just take the hamsters water bottle (should have came with the cage, if you don't have one, I suggest you run down to your local pet store and by an individual one.) up to wherever the hamster is laying, and let it suck some water out until it seems satisfied. You should probably do this every half hour to keep it hydrated. (Just think if you were a tiny little creature, with no strength left to walk... you would want to be pampered so you don't... well, die!) Also, bring some food up to the hamster... and pretty soon the little guy/girl will have enough strength to take care of itself! For a week or two, really examine and observe your hamster (especially it's feces!). If everything is normal and your little buddy is running around and being itself again after a week or so, then congratulations, you just saved your pets life!
-If you do this, and things don't seem to be getting any better, or seem to be getting worse, definitely take it to a vet right away.
I hope this helps you, and good luck!
What else can I help you with?
What does it mean when a hamster bottom is whet?
Well, all I know is that "wet tail" is a very deadly sickness to hamsters... If you hear that your hamster has wet tail, take it to a vet!
Can your hamster eat lettace?
Absolutely! Fresh vegetables are great for hamsters. Hamsters love lettuce and would eat it all day if they could. Just make sure you rinse the lettuce well before you feed it to your hamster.
How do you cure wet tail?
Go to your local pet store, & Look for DryTail.. Once you have it, clean your hamsters water out, re-fill & add about 4-8drops of DryTail to the water, depending on your hamster type/weight. (Box & bottle tell the amount)
Does your hamster have wet tail?
Well, either they've just wee'd on you...or they have wet tail, a fatal disease. You can tell in advance cos under their tail gets wet. It's most common in female hamsters as it occurs in the uterus (womb) but can happen to males in the the bladder. I know this because my female hamster died of wet tail. Hope this helps
Do hamsters have saliva?
I'm sure they do considering the fact when hamsters lick me its wet :) -from A.L.B.
Do golden hamsters get wet tail?
All hamsters can get wet tail. Try not to get the hamster wet and don't use cat litter in its toilet. My sister did this and the next day the hamster had wet tail.
Can chinchillas get wet tail?
yes they can get wet tail, but its more common in hamsters
What is the liquid causes the tail of hamsters to be wet with wet tail?
a mixture of diahorrea and urine. Any hamsters with the signs of wet tail should be taken to the vet immediately, as wet tail detoriates a hamster's helth very quickly and is often a killer disease.
Can wet tail spread to other hamsters?
Yes it can so if one of your hamsters has wet tail then please remove any other hamster in the area
Is wet tail contagious to hamsters from the same cage?
yes
Is wet tail dangerous to humans?
Yes, wet tail is highly contagious to other hamsters.
What are common illnesses in Syrian hamsters?
wet tail is the most common.
Can hamsters die with wet tail?
yes if they do not get medicine very soon
How do chinchillas get wet tail?
Wet tail is a disease hamsters and rodents get, some rodents do get it, it is very fatal
If your hamster squeals for 5 seconds does that mean she has wet tail?
when hamsters squeal it isn't a indication of wet tail. Usually the signs of wet tail are a discoloration around its tail and bottom area and a wet tail. Squealing could indicate that you may have scared him or he doesnt want to be bothered
How do dwarf hamsters get sick?
They could get wet tail which is very deadly. It's when a hamster sleeps in their own urine (eewww) and then in the area where the tail is, it would be wet. There is only 1 cure for wet tail but it rarely works.
How do you cure Wet Tail on your hamster without a vet Is it possible?
You can purchase wet tail medication at almost any major pet store.
