Hamster caught a cold, what should I do?
In autumn and winter, it gets colder and colder. Not only people are prone to catch a cold at this node, but hamsters are also prone to catch a cold if they lack the necessary warmth. From diarrhea and vomiting to fever and even brain death, we should do a good job in hamster defense, but what should hamsters do if they catch a cold?
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Why do hamsters catch a cold?
The main cause of hamster cold is related to temperature. Generally speaking, the persistent low indoor temperature is the culprit. When the temperature drops suddenly, the shovel officer needs to keep the hamster warm in time, otherwise the hamster will catch a cold because of catching cold.
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In addition to temperature, the environment is also the "accomplice" of hamster cold, such as long-term humidity and lack of sunshine, unsanitary living environment and so on.
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2. What are the common symptoms of hamsters after catching a cold?
Generally speaking, hamsters will have symptoms such as crouching, lack of exercise, loss of appetite, lack of appetite, drowsiness and soft stools after catching a cold. If you have a bad cold, you may sneeze and have a runny nose. Once it is not treated in time, hamsters may eventually die of brain death due to the gradual difficulty in breathing.
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3. How to treat hamster cold?
Hamster colds can also be divided into several types. If it is a mild cold, shovel officials should pay attention to whether the mental state and dietary excretion of hamsters are normal. If there is not much difference at ordinary times, hamsters only need to keep warm, and generally a small cold will heal itself.
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If the hamster has severe cold symptoms, such as listlessness, loss of appetite, runny nose, etc., you can brew Radix Isatidis for the hamster or feed some anti-inflammatory drugs. Hamsters are small, so it's best to consult a doctor before feeding them!
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If the cold is particularly serious, it is best to take the hamster to the pet hospital for professional treatment at this time, which is the safest and most reliable. It should be noted that colds are also contagious. If the hamster in the "multi-rat family" catches a cold, it should be isolated from the healthy hamster, and the hamster cage where the cold and daily necessities are kept should also be disinfected.
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4. How to prevent hamster colds?
A cold is not a complicated disease. Although it is common, it can be avoided to be prepared. As a small animal like hamster, its resistance is incomparable to that of cats or dogs, so we should pay more attention to it at ordinary times.
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Precautionally, spread more sawdust or cotton in the hamster nest, don't let the hamster be blown by cold air (avoid the air outlet facing the nest), and keep the hamster nest clean and dry. Avoid feeding too many high-calorie foods in the diet, and feed some fruits and vegetables appropriately.
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Just do some work. A cold will make hamster babies very uncomfortable, so shovel officials should pay more attention!