My hamster fell down the stairs in its exercise ball. Is it okay?

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!

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.

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.

Hello, sorry to hear about Max. If he is doing well now and seems to be back to normal, he may have just been startled from the fall. If he fell from a small height then perhaps you can continue to monitor him. If he fell from anything higher and you think he may be hurt, then I would definitely have him evaluated today. Monitor him and ensure he is able to walk on all four, ensure he is eating and drinking. Ensure he is able to defecate and make sure he is otherwise acting like his normal self. If so, the you may no need to have him evaluated. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Glitter and including a photo. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess for trauma but also pain. The eye can be examined and treatments prescribed. Monitor appetite and water consumption. Don't wait too long. Good luck.

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 using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This does sound like she is quite stressed. The good news is that typically this improves on its own just by giving them a bit of space. I would not be too concerned about this. I would recommend you do not handle her anymore today and wait until tomorrow. A bit of space is likely to resolve this issue. Best of luck!