I buy fenugreek seeds at Whole Foods. For a pair of male dwarfs, I feed about 10 per night, along with 1 tsp of buckwheat, some scrambled egg, and lab blocks....
For the last few weeks, Zeke's keto-diastix showed only a trace of ketones, with glucose at the highest level. This week, his ketones shot up to the darkest...
I just got 2 albine male dwarf hamsters from someone who wasn't taking very good care of them. One of the cages was full of fruit loops and ants. I noticed...
Hi Ruth The test strips you bought will do fine. The results you describe do mean that one of the hammies is diabetic. To the best of my knowledge, there are...
When I went to Whole Foods, they just had the Fenugreek tea (Alvita - Fenugreek Seed Teabags) and the Nature's way fenugreek seed capsules. Is this safe to...
hi michelle, this is flora by the way. i could only find the diaScreen hypoguard brand for ketone and glucose testing. i hope this works. i also when to...
I have just tested my male mottled cambell's ham and he is 2 or more on the glucose level. His ketones are fine. I went shopping for him today and got some...
Raymond and Flora, I haven't personally used that brand of testing sticks, but I'm sure they'll be fine. The range on the bottle for humans is the same for ...
Sounds like you are making some really great changes that will hopefully help your little one. Do not give him pedialyte if his ketones are low or zero....
Hello: My wife and I live in Greensboro, NC and have two less than a year- old russian dwarfs (Campbell and Winter mixed) in seperate, spacious, well kept...
Be sure to check his teeth. If they are misaligned and overgrown you need to cut them down with fingernail clippers. The site has tons of ways to treat...
It sounds as if your hamster may very well be diabetic and, from your description, a urinary tract infection might be a possibility, as well. Go to the...
I am no professional here, but it sounds like you are doing a great job to me! I am sure my Betsy gets her Fennugreek seeds because I put it in a tiny lid (a...
Now that I know one of my hamsters is diabetic I've been trying to find the right things to feed him. I've looked everywhere for that Hazel food but its not...
I am also new to this but found the Hazel food at petmsart, petco and on the internet, pet food direct. Mine didn't like his food with the fenugreek sprinkled...
I was able to find Hazel Hamster at Petco, picked out the corn and peas. Then I made a separate mix with ingredients that I was able to find locally (though...
hi michelle, thank you for the offer to send us some of the seeds. the easiest would be sending to send it to the address below. oppenheimer 10880 wilshire...
how did you know lettuce, cauliflower, cucumber and bok choy was ok to give to a diabetic hamster? i've been trying to look for a list of acceptable vegies to...
I have been giving my diabetic ham lettuce, cauliflower, cucumber because it is in the quick guidelines in the files section. Can someone confirm that this is...
How long does it take to see a difference in glucose levels. I have been treating him for 3 days and no changes except he has a lot less energy, just eats,...
It takes awhile to see a difference. If they have ketones it takes longer and they do rest and sleep alot. If the ketones are very high you might take the...
Hello to everyone who are new, try these places first. There are a list of foods good for diabetic hamsters, including ones that are said to lower blood...
Ok, they'll be sent off today! I'm in Bakersfield, so it shouldn't take very long (hopefully!) Michelle ... nbowdiabeticpetsfund Yahoo! Groups Links -- No...
Thanks for the info on the powder - I didn't realize it would be a respiratory problem! Michelle ... nbowdiabeticpetsfund Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found...
I'm so sorry to hear that your ham is not doing well. If he's having difficulty eating, I would definitely check the teeth to make sure they are not overgrown....
also, when looking for a vet, look under the ones who treat exotics. Also, see if any of your local mice/rat rescues may know of good vets. Rabbit and guinea...
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