Why is my female hamster's bottom sticky with smelly black stuff?

Discontinue feeding any fruits or vegetables. Feed only a pellet or block type hamster chow. Clean and sanitize the cage, bowls, toys and hides. Discard anything that cannot be sanitized. Spot clean the cage daily. Keep Hamster warm and as stress free as possible. If she becomes lethargic or stops eating, have her rechecked by your veterinarian immediately. Consider a probiotic to promote a healthy gut.

Thanks for reaching out about Teddy and including pictures. It would be concerning that this would be an peri-anal abscess or obstruction. A veterinary visit is recommended, for tomorrow. The urine might smell worse because of a urinary tract infection or concentrated due to lack of drinking. Good luck with the veterinary visit.

Your hamster likelynhas anninfdxtion, either from her urinary tract or the skin around her vulva/anus. She will likely need antibiotics to help clear up the infection. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

Thanks for your question about Princess, and thank you for the photo - it is very helpful. When female hamsters go through their reproductive cycle, they often will have a small about of discharge afterwards. This is a normal finding. However, with that said, the material is usually mucoid and yellow, and a bit thick. It should not be white, green, or have an odor to it. It also should not continue for multiple days. From the photo, it looked like the material was a bit white in color, which is concerning to me. Hamsters can get infections in their reproductive tract, and that would be my worry for Princess. I would recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian. Please do not clean the material off of her before taking her to the vet, as they will want to take a sample of the material to look at it under the microscope. This can allow them to tell if it is normal or an infection. I hope that gives you a place to start, and that Princess feels better soon.

Poor Hagrid! Her eye issues can be caused by an infection, and may be painful. The soiling on her bottom is likely caused by diarrhea, which can be extremely dangerous in hamsters as they can become dehydrated quickly and even die. Diarrhea can be caused by rapid diet change, intestinal parasites, or bacterial infections. You should have Hagrid seen by a veterinary as soon as possible, as she may need antibiotics for her and stabilization. In the meantime, you can provide moistened pellets for her on the cage floor so that she can easily access food and water. I hope all is well!

This is likely normal for her but I cannot say for sure without an exam. If she is pooping normally and still eating and drinking and playing then I wouldn't be too concerned. If it begins to change or you are worried, I would have your vet take a look to ensure it is normal. If you are able to get the noises on video, I would have your vet listen to see if they are normal for her or something to be concerned about. I hope this helps!

I'm sorry to hear that Tracy isn't feeling well. Certainly the jump in temperature may have effected her, but good that you are working to fix that. Blood from the genital area is quite worrying. It may be that she is a little dehydrated with the heat and her stools are firmer causing a little bleeding. However, it could also indicate an issue in the intestinal tract such as infection. Likewise the blood could be coming from the vulva and be related to a urinary or even reproductive tract issue. Unless she is much improved today I would take her to the vet as she will likely require treatment that is not available at home.