My hamster is drooling, not eating, sleeping. Is it teeth?

Thanks for reaching out about Dexter. Dental disease can be in the form of a loose premolar/molar or small abscess, that are difficult to visualize. Other diseases that cause hyper-salivation such as pain may manifest in similar signs. A visit to the veterinarian is needed, and analgesia might improve things. Good luck.

Your vet should be able to trim Cookie's teeth. Some hamsters need this done routinely (every 2-3 months) but you may be able to prevent it from happening again by giving him plenty of things to chew on. Hamsters incisors grow continuously which is why they need to be worn down or trimmed regularly. Your vet may also recommend starting so antibiotics since there is an open wound. Best of luck.

It is a little difficult to judge based on this picture but if you can see the teeth when the mouth is closed then yes, he will need to have them trimmed. All hamster’s have continuously growing incisors that need to be worn down frequently. If the bite is off then the teeth will no wear properly and they will need to be trimmed. I would recommend having the teeth trimmed by your veterinarian because it can be a little tricky.

Your hamster is suffering from abnormal dentition, the lower incisors teeth are much too long compared to the upper ones. you need to get her to the vet to have the lower front incisors cut, the upper one that fell will regrow very soon.

The spot on his back may be contributing to his condition, but you should check his teeth first. A hamster's teeth are always growing, so they need to chew constantly to keep them trimmed. If they don't, it can lead to overgrown or misaligned teeth which can certainly affect the appetite. If his teeth need to be trimmed, your veterinarian will need to do it. In the meantime, soak hos food to soften it. Keep his cage clean and dry. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor. If the spot on his back is due to minor infection or irritation, you can try gently cleaning it with a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution once or twice daily. Be sorento dry it thoroughly afterwards.

If she will allow, check her teeth for overgrowth or misalignment. Make sure her cage is warm enough and away from high traffic areas, strong drafts/vibrations and loud noises. Monitor for loose droppings, lethargy and a decreased appetite. Although most hamsters are more active at night, this may simply be her personality. An exam with your veterinarian is always recommended to make sure she isn't sick or injured.

If Fatty will allow, check his teeth. They could be overgrown or maloccluded. If so, have him examined by your veterinarian. The teeth can be trimmed or corrected so that he can eat normally. If the teeth are fine, an exam would be recommended to diagnose other illness or injury.