Hamster has green diarrhea, sleeping more. What should I do?

Keep the cage clean and warm. Keep him as stress free as possible. Stress plays a large role in illness or infection in hamsters. Discontinue feeding any fruits or treats until his stool is normal. If he doesn't begin to improve in a day or two, then he should be seen by your veterinarian.

The wet bottom could be due to diarrhoea. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver), which is a very concerning sign in hamsters. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics are likely to be needed. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do back home, as medications are required as soon as possible. Hope this answer was helpful, but 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.

Hi there! While diarrhea in new gerbils is not entirely unusual (as stress and food changes can cause soft stool), I am concerned about the combination of continued diarrhea and the green coloration. Unless you have been feeding Peach a large amount of green-colored food, green coloration usually indicates a large amount of bile released in the intestines, and this can indicate a disease process. A common diarrheal disease of Gerbils is called Tyzzer's disease, and it can cause fatal dehydration if not treated. I'm glad to hear that Peach is still eating, drinking, and acting normal, but if the diarrhea continues or if his attitude changes, I strongly suggest taking him to the vet as he may require antibiotic treatment and fluid replacement therapy. This condition may also be contagious, so keep a close eye on the other gerbils for similar symptoms. Hopefully, the diarrhea will abate on its own, but if it doesn't after a day or so, please consider contacting a veterinarian. Best of luck to you and your new friend, Peach!

Diarrhea in hamsters is an extremely severe condition, most hamsters will not recover from it, you need to take him to the vet urgently if you want to try and save him, he will need fluid therapy as well as antibiotics.

Poor Hagrid! Her eye issues can be caused by an infection, and may be painful. The soiling on her bottom is likely caused by diarrhea, which can be extremely dangerous in hamsters as they can become dehydrated quickly and even die. Diarrhea can be caused by rapid diet change, intestinal parasites, or bacterial infections. You should have Hagrid seen by a veterinary as soon as possible, as she may need antibiotics for her and stabilization. In the meantime, you can provide moistened pellets for her on the cage floor so that she can easily access food and water. I hope all is well!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This may be due to a gastrointestinal issue such as gastroenteritis, colitis, parasites, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

Thanks for reaching out about Princess and including a photo. Green feces is sometimes an indication of parasitic enteritis. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and perform a fecal examination for parasites. Good luck.