Dwarf hamster's leg wobbly after fall. Is it broken? What to do?

Poor chip. It is hard to say what is causing the abnormal activity with out examining him. I would recommend taking him to a vet for a good exam to determine if he has a fracture or soft tissue injury. The vet can provide pain control which will keep him more comfortable. hope that helps

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Since Chompie is not using her hind leg and if you believe it may be broken, I recommend having her seen by a veterinarian. Hamsters often hide any signs of pain since they are prey species. Your veterinarian will be able to closely examine Chompie and may recommend x-rays to look for evidence of a fracture. Other possible causes include neurologic diseases that are making the leg nonfunctional. Your veterinarian may recommend splinting the leg if it is fractured, or may recommend pain medications if indicated. I hope this is helpful!

Thanks for reaching out about Amber. A sprain or strain should heal well with some cage rest, but a fracture or other injury is better managed through a veterinary visit. If you have a chance to handle Amber, try touching the leg to determine how painful it it. Even a sprain could respond better with analgesic medications. Good luck.

Ouch, poor Tyson! From your description, I share your concern - this sounds like a potentially very serious injury and a fractured bone is definitely a worry if he's dragging his foot. Tyson needs to be seen by a vet, to determine the extent of his injury and get him treated accordingly. He may need to be sedated to have that laceration closed if it is deep, and the vet can discuss options if there is a break. The vet will be able to start him on pain meds, and likely will start antibiotics as well since bite wounds are very prone to infection. In the meantime, keep them separate, and keep Tyson confined in a small cage somewhere dark and quiet to minimize stress. I hope this helps and he feels better soon!

Her foot has probably been caught in between the cage bars, this may be permanent damage (it often is in hamsters), if it is the recommendation will be leg amputation ( a very simple surgical procedure in hamsters).

Poor Flash! It is a little difficult to know where the blood came from without a photo. Flash may have scratched himself or caused some trauma to the inner ear. A small scratch should heal easily and you can carefully trim Flash’s nails to ensure he doesn’t cause any further trauma. If he develops a head tilt, or does not act like himself, it can be a sign of inner ear damage and he may require pain medication prescribed by a veterinarian. I hope this helps and am happy to answer any other questions you have!

Oh no, poor Hamlet! It sounds like he was seriously injured with his fall, and I'd be concerned he could have broken his leg or hips, or done serious injury to his spine. I would have him seen by a vet immediately to diagnose what is causing his symptoms so he can be treated.