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My dwarf hamster is bleeding from her bottom. What should I do?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 21 days old
My dwarf hamster had a tiny amount of blood coming from her anus area last night and she had nothing all day, but then I noticed another tiny amount tonight.. She has no other symptoms that I can tell, though, I'm working on cooling the room down as it jumped to 80 degrees.. I'm wondering what to do??
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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on May 22nd, 2020
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.
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.
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