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My dwarf hamster squeaks in her sleep. Is it a respiratory issue?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | 8 months and 6 days old

My female dwarf hamster remakes repetitive squeaking noises in her sleep. I heared it for the first time today, I switched from pine shavings to aspen bedding, I only used the wood shavings for one month but could it be a raspitory infection? How do I treat it? Is the squeaking normal, I red that they could see nightmares and stuff. She did eat and drink normally today and the vets are not open for 3 days and I don't know if I should take her incase it's a normal thing. Please help me!

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on December 13th, 2019

It would be hard to say without an exam, however respiratory issues usually result in symptoms such as raspy breathing, coughing, sneezing, wheezing and changes in behavior including loss of appetite, lethargy, etc. Squeaking on its own doesn't really indicate this, however if you are concerned, or Bolletje is showing symptoms listed above, a vet visit is best. Until you can get her to your vet, keeping her warm and eating and drinking may help, but if symptoms worsen, seeking care sooner is needed.

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