It's cold, and hamsters are incontinent. Why?

After cold weather, hamster incontinence may be due to the following reasons:

1. Thermoregulation: Cold weather will cause the hamster's body temperature to drop, and the body will keep warm by increasing metabolism and generating more heat. This may increase the diet and excreta of hamsters and lead to urinary incontinence.

2. Reduce activities: In cold weather, hamsters may be reluctant to move, reducing their normal activities and exercise. Reduced activity will affect the operation of their digestive system, leading to incontinence.

3. Changes in living environment: Cold weather may require us to adjust the room temperature, which may affect the living environment of hamsters. Hamsters may have adverse adaptation to temperature changes, leading to incontinence.

4. Other health problems: Some hamsters may have health problems, such as digestive system problems or urinary system problems, leading to incontinence. Cold weather may aggravate these problems.

To solve this problem, the following measures can be taken:

1. Provide a warm environment: ensure that the hamster's living environment is kept at an appropriate temperature and humidity, and provide appropriate warm-keeping facilities, such as plush mats or heating lamps.

2. Diet and exercise management: provide appropriate food and exercise opportunities to keep the hamster's digestive system working normally.

3. Observe the health status of hamsters: If urinary incontinence persists or is accompanied by other abnormal symptoms, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian for examination.