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My hamster is bloated, wobbly, and has green poop. What's wrong?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male

My Syrian hamster was fine a few days ago until one day his stomach was terribly bloated and he was very wobbly. His poop is green, he's stumbling everywhere falling on his back, and his stomach is hard. He's 2 and I think he might be turning 3 soon. What could be wrong?

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David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2017

Bloat is a relatively common condition in hamsters and it is usually fatal, it is caused due to a gastrointestinal infection. i strongly recommend taking him to the vet right away for euthanasia as he is suffering badly and is unfortunately beyond saving.
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