My hamster is not moving and heart is beating fast. What should I do?

It sounds like Bernie is under a great deal of distress. Any sort of respiratory or cardiac episode should be treated as an emergency, meaning that you should seek out veterinary emergency care right away. Find the nearest hospital that will see hamsters and take him in tonight.

This sounds like Trico is pretty ill and should be seen by your vet or at an ER clinic ASAP. Moving her to a travel carrier or shoebox with ventilation that is warm, dark and quiet can help keep her calm and get her transported to the vet immediately for care.

Thanks for reaching out about Biscuit. By the description, he might have had a seizure or cardiac event. Dilated cardiomyopathy is relatively common in hamsters. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and listen to the heart for any arrhythmia or murmur. Not all heart disease is detectable via a stethoscope, therefore radiographs might be recommended to visualize heart size. This is not curable but could be managed with medications if diagnosed. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Bailey and including a photo. If acting unusual, monitor appetite, water consumption, urination and defecation. If lethargic and making unusual sounds, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.

Hello, I'm sorry to hear this about Stark. I worry that his laying without moving could be a sign of extreme weakness. The knot near his genitals could be a tumor or sign of infection. I'd recommend taking Stark to his veterinarian as soon as possible for an assessment. They will be able to guide you best after a physical exam. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It sounds as if your hamster is very sick. Usually when hamsters become so ill in such a short period of time there is not a good outcome. There could be several different things going on that have caused Comet to become ill so quickly. My best recommendation is to have Comet examined by a veterinarian to give him the best chance of recovery. I hope this helps. Best of luck. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I can see that your hamster is hunched and her fur is raised. Her labored breathing is cause for concern. It can be caused by infections or masses, and requires veterinary attention right away. The blood you identified can be caused by bloody stool, or even a rectal prolapse, both of which are serious medical conditions. She should be seen by a vet as soon as possible, as she may require supportive care to be stabilized. I hope all is well!