Hi all, I haven't posted in a long time about my own animals, just short replies to other posts. Anyway, I used to be a dwarf hamster breeder and stopped a...
Hi, I have read through the posts and know that some of you have experienced this behavior in your hamsters, but could not find what was the cause. If anyone...
... experienced this behavior in your hamsters, but could not find what was the cause. If anyone knows why the hamster is doing this, please post or let me...
I too remember my first diabetic hamster behaving in that way when her glucose levels became lethally high. She also had a strange dizziness about her. I...
To everybody who wanted to keep informed on Lacey. She lost her fight with the huge tumor about an hour ago. She didn't seem to struggle with it but just...
I'm so sorry for your loss, and for the hard lesson your child is learning. A peaceful passing is a blessing, but it hurts those the little furry leaves ...
Hello! I have a 4-month black-eyed white Campbell named Linus. I'm a first time dwarf mommy so I really have no idea about many hamster things. Past weeks,...
Hi Yes, this is normal. As long as it doesnt smell really strong, it should be ok. www.furrycritters.co.uk http://community.webshots.com/user/jakewc2 ... From:...
I've seen some hamsters drink a 150mil bottle and more in a day. Is he eating ok? What about his daily activities, does he have spurts of manic exercise then...
Thanks for your reply, as my daughter and I were worried all night and were relieved to find out that this is normal. ... -- Shelley [Non-text portions of this...
Hi, I just read my last post, and I was very clear, I do appologise. I would still keep an eye out for any more changes. 150mil bottle of water being drunk is...
Hello again, Thank you for responding. You said 150ml -- I guess that is *much more* compared to what Linus is drinking. I've been feeding him just the usual...
Feeding things like Cauliflower and Broccoli are ok, and fenugreek seeds will be ok too. Can you get hold of Fenugreek tea? http://www.furrycritters.co.uk ...
Yes, I found some in the health store. Is the tea more helpful than the seeds? I'll post some updates if that's ok once the Diastix gets delivered and Linus...
... I sprinkle the powder they sell in capsules over wet food, like baby food chicken or plain low fat yogurt. They seem to like it. I'm not sure if the tea is...
It would be good to hear what his glucose levels are like. I hope he will be ok. :) http://www.furrycritters.co.uk http://community.webshots.com/user/jakewc2 ...
What is a normal level of glucose of the littles quys? If I were to purchase the strips what level would be normal? Valerie [Non-text portions of this message...
the strips will turn color after dipped in urine and the container has the color-code key. anything above the mid-range i would consider too high. ... purchase...
When you dip the strip in the urine, you would compare the color it changes to the chart that comes with the bottle. I believe there is no or minimal color...
I haven't posted on here in a long time but here goes. I am the hamster coordinator for a small animal rescue. I have an adoption application from someone who...
Hello All, This is Robin Z. My daughter and I just couldn't stay away from the hamster lady. We went to just look and, you guessed it, we came home with a...
... experience with diabetes in dwarf hamsters. However, the diet sounds terrible: Mazuri (which contains ground corn and molasses) with diced apples, carrots,...
... I absolutely wouldn't feed anything with corn and molasses in it to a diabetic Dwarf. I would go with the diet given here. And I wish I knew about...
Hi everyone. I noticed a few weeks ago that my hamster was diabetic and so I took everything sugary out of his food as this site suggested. I removed the corn,...
... I would start adding extra protein, like tofu, plain cooked chicken or fish (even canned tuna if he'll eat it), scrambled egg. My Clark likes his fenugreek...
I've posted here before regarding my diabetic hamster, Pumpkin. With all the changes to his diet based on tips from this group, he continues to have medium to...
yes, that's right -- just match the color to the one on the bottle. if your hammie doesn't show any color change on the strip, but still shows some signs of...
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