My hamster fell from her cage. Why is she injured and acting strange?

Hi there, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Hamsters are very good at squirming out of our grasp, and can easily end up on the floor. Luckily, they usually are not much worse for the wear, as long as they don't hit anything on the way down. If Rosie is walking around and acting normally (eating and drinking, not limping or squeaking), she's probably fine. If anything changes, a vet visit is in order. Good luck, and I hope Rosie does well!

This definitely needs to be checked out by a vet. This isn't normal, and she is likely in pain from the fall. There are no OTC pain medications you can give, and leaving her in pain would be cruel to her. Please take her into a vet immediately.

Thanks for reaching out about Maverick. A veterinary visit is recommended, as soon as possible. Wish more advise could be given but medical attention to determine a cause and to assess Maverick now is most important. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Amber. A sprain or strain should heal well with some cage rest, but a fracture or other injury is better managed through a veterinary visit. If you have a chance to handle Amber, try touching the leg to determine how painful it it. Even a sprain could respond better with analgesic medications. Good luck.

She may be painful and dehydrated and undernourished. An immediate check up at your local vet is required to have a better clinical picture and treat appropriately. Pain relief meds and eventually antibiotics (if there is any sign of infection) are possibly required. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Hello, A fall could cause a traumatic brain injury, a spinal injury, bone fractures, or internal bleeding. If Casper has returned to normal activity levels and is eating well, he is likely fine. If Casper becomes lethargic or disinterested in food, it may be a sign of illness or pain that he needs to be seen by a vet. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hopefully he will be fine. However, limping could indicate a leg injury. Lethargy and decreased appetite could indicate internal damage/ or bleeding. If you have any concerns please don’t hesitate to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.