My hamster was attacked and is breathing weirdly. What should I do?

I can see that your hamster is hunched and her fur is raised. Her labored breathing is cause for concern. It can be caused by infections or masses, and requires veterinary attention right away. The blood you identified can be caused by bloody stool, or even a rectal prolapse, both of which are serious medical conditions. She should be seen by a vet as soon as possible, as she may require supportive care to be stabilized. I hope all is well!

It sounds like Bernie is under a great deal of distress. Any sort of respiratory or cardiac episode should be treated as an emergency, meaning that you should seek out veterinary emergency care right away. Find the nearest hospital that will see hamsters and take him in tonight.

You'll need to have him physically examined by your veterinarian to diagnose and treat any injury. In the absence, keep him warm and as stress free as possible. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, difficulty walking or moving, bruising or swelling.

Dexter needs to see a veterinarian for an examination. The symptoms you described point to a respiratory infection which can be fatal if left untreated. This is not something you can treat at home as she will need antibiotics. ( https://pethelpful.com/rodents/upper-respiratory-illness-hamsters )

I really have no answer for you on this especially since I haven’t seen Ferris myself. Sounds like a freak accident. If the wound isn’t that deep and it’s not bleeding I would just leave it alone honestly. It should heal just fine on it’s own. Sometimes doing too much treatment for something minor stresses them out more than it’s worth. If you’d like to post again with a picture of the wound then maybe we can help you better.

I am sorry to hear about Chippy. These are concerning signs and I would recommend getting Chippy into the vet as soon as possible. We would be concerned depending on his age about a respiratory infection or a heart issue. He may be able to be treated with antibiotics or other medication if an infection is the cause. Ensure he is in a draft free room with no air pollutants such as smoke, candles, air fresheners and has very clean cage with minimal dust (carefresh style paper shavings are the best) which can irritate the respiratory tract and get him to the vet right away.

It sounds as if your hamster is very sick. Usually when hamsters become so ill in such a short period of time there is not a good outcome. There could be several different things going on that have caused Comet to become ill so quickly. My best recommendation is to have Comet examined by a veterinarian to give him the best chance of recovery. I hope this helps. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.