Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Hamster pet care questions?

ya hi i just got my hamster do they learn how to drink bottle fast? or do i have to make it learn? also what are the wet tail sign and is there any other diasese that can harm my hamser?
Answers:
Yes, they can detect where the water bottle is and use it right away. I have used both bowls and bottles, and like the bottles much better. Wet tail is just that--a wet tail and rear end. If you have more than one hampster, seperate them if either shows signs of wet tail. It is transferable, and the others will pick on the weak one (or sick one) until death happens. Once seperated (quarentined), the sick one can improve, being left alone. I have lost several due to the others attacking the sick one. So, now I try to have a spare cage just-in-case. Keep the cage clean. Good luck.
they learn how to drink from the bottle by themselves, but I don't know much about the diseases.
it's an instinct that they have to drink from their bottle. there are many different diaseses that they may contract or have to begin with. you can either check with your local vet or if you don't want to deal with the fees check with a place like petco or petsmart and ask them. wet tail is when your hamster has diarea. there are over the counter medications. dont worry too much i'd say is make sure that you hamster has fresh clean water on a daily basis and clean good hamster food. don't feed him or her human food and you'll have a wonderful pet. enjoy!
the time i buy my hamster they dont know how to drink too! but because they wan to nip and nip and nip,they will see the tube and nip it and then they will get a water and they will remember thats where the water is!
yes they learn the bottle easily, wet tail- mushy bottom stinks real bad, lethargic, not eating, drinking too much water due to dehydration, see a vet.

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