At first, we thought he was just in a very deep sleep...but then we realized he was not going to wake up. It was very unexpected because just this morning...
It sounds like u gave little Elton a great life. I'm sure he had as much fun as our little ones can have during their short life spans. He'll be playing w his ...
Hi all, I'm very much new to the group having been pointed in this direction from someone on the Hamster heaven forum. I recently adopted two Campbell's, now...
I'm glad you found this group, Simon. It does very much sound like Paddy is diabetic, although a vet visit to be sure it isn't a urinary tract infection, which...
Sadly for Paddy it was very advanced diabetes, there was also blood in his urine. The vet recommended he be put to sleep. Although I only had him for 12 days,...
My dwarf hamster started with diabetic symptoms a few weeks ago and many of you have helped me along with good diet recommendations. Just recently I retested...
If ketones are high, you want to get unflavored Pedialyte (or other children's electrolyte solution, I used store brand) and fill his water bottle with half...
http://www.exoticpetvet.net/dvms/dmg.html Last August I believe, I ordered this stuff for Polo, my gray diabetic because the test strip was OFF THE CHARTS in...
Forgot to mention that I'm also doing the 50/50 Pedialyte solution, broccoli, cauliflower, taking the corn and sunflower seeds out of the Hazel Hamster mix and...
I just got a Campbell's Dwarf hamster from a pet store this weekend. (The told me he was Siberian, glad I looked for more info online.) Anyway, as far as I can...
christina, congratulations! dwarfs r such loving little creatures and give us a lot in such a short lifespan. it's nice u r looking out for him/her from the...
In a message dated 4/17/2008 9:04:54 AM Mountain Daylight Time, wystearya@... writes: 1. Should I really pick all the corn out of his food mix? I've...
Thank you both. :) I will pick the corn out of his (her?) mix then. And avoid carrots. I don't yet have a name, since my fiance wants to help name the little...
hi, this is sandy there is alot more you can do! let me know if your interested. Toffee, sounds cute and for any sex, give him or her time ti come out in your...
Poor Bailey passed away in the early hours today. He was a brave little hamster, I hope there is no diabetes in Hamster Heaven. Thank you Honeyhams for all...
I am so sorry for your loss. The most severe cases of diabetes can be so difficult to control Rest in peace, Bailey. **************Need a new ride? Check out...
my condolences for your loss, i'm sure u gave Bailey the best life he could have during his visit on earth. i'm sure there is no diabetes in hamster heaven,...
Hi, I'm new to this group and from reading your messages and information found here and on the internet I'm pretty sure my syrian has recently become diabetic....
That's a decent age for a Syrian hamster. Definitely late onset diabetes. You're sure it isn't a urinary tract infection. That's the one thing a vet consult...
I have a dwarf hamster (winter white) and he has been drinking alot more water and urinating alot more. I tested him for being a diabetic using the test strips...
I had heard diabetics feel the heat more than healthy hamsters. So you need to be careful of the room temperature, or put a jar full of ice (with the lid ...
Hi - I have 3 dwarf Campbell hamsters all male, Adam, Myshkin & Whiskers. I had to put Whiskers in a cage on his own because the fights were getting a bit...
I'm not sure weight gain and inactivity is a sure sign of diabetes. It can be. Switching to a diabetic diet is perfectly fine for a healthy hamster. I had a...
Hello Everyone, My name is Sherri and we have recently added 2 6 month old winter whites to our family. They are very sweet and so cute! we did separate ...
Winter whites are not as prone to diabetes as Campbells. But a lot of what they sell as Winter Whites are hybrids, so you are wise to be careful. Dried fruit,...
Both of my children got hamsters for easter. One died the other day, and upon research I decided she was diabetic. I just tested her sister, who is still...
I'm sorry for your loss. Good for you doing research to save the second hamster. Home remedy to lower ketones is unflavored Pedialyte, cut half and half with...
I knew about the corn and peas, but not carrots. Thanks, as that seems to be one of her favorites. I will go get some pedialyte now. Thanks for the help. ...
You can also check the files and database. I just gave the quick answer off the top of my head, because I thought you needed help quickly. The real experts...
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