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...
I have been seeking advice on diet as I think doing it right from the start is a good thing for my 2 little ones. I am also almost in tears. I do not want to...
Thank you for such an informative site. We diagnosed my daughter's hamster with diabetes earlier in the week. The Ketones were somewhat high, and the glocose...
I wish I could be helpful. But I have to confess I never ordered the really recommended Purina lab diet. I bought Hazel Hamster and picked the corn and peas...
I have always heard the Pedialyte was for lowering ketones. So maybe cut the concentration and keep testing to see how his levels are over time. I'm just ...
Purina LAb diet has molassas in it too. I am so worried. I did go out this am and bought pedialyte and new food that did not have added sugars. What are the...
I want to thank all of you for being here. As I read posts I am finding answers. I guess I needed some hand holding. We lost my daughter gerbil after 4 yrs and...
After 3 days of research, I decided to go ahead an order this food for our two hams. There are so many foods on the market with ingredients I don't want, This...
The "search message" (keyword) is not working on the group site right now.....When it is working search the Monster diet. There has been a bit of discussion...
My hamsters liked chicken, and tofu, and quinoa. **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. ...
Quinoa, which is pronounce keenwa, is a grainlike food substance and is usually sold in the grain section of grocery stores and health food shops. It was a...
Quinoa is a higher protein whole grain I buy from the bulk bins at the health food store. I have cooked it and served it in place of rice (Expect "what's this...
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I never cooked it for the hamsters. It was in a dry grain mix I added to their hamster food. I cooked it for my human family. Pleasant mild flavor. ...
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Well I finally did get one of our little guys tested and he does show sugar in his urine. I am happy that we already have them on the right diet. Both of our...
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