I. Does diarrhea in hamsters cause wet tail disease?
The answer is: not necessarily! Wet tail disease is a common fungus-caused disease among hamsters, and diarrhea is just one of the symptoms of this disease. Therefore, when the owner finds that the hamster has diarrhea and diarrhea, it cannot be concluded that the hamster has wet tail disease. . Also watch carefully to see if the hamster’s tail is always wet and dirty, if it has an appetite, is not in good spirits, and if its stool is gray-white and smells bad. If these symptoms appear, the hamster is suffering from wet tail disease, and the owner should take immediate treatment measures.
Second, what are the causes of diarrhea in hamsters?
1. Excessive water: hamsters may be caused by excessive intake of water. Generally, it is because the owner feeds too many fruits and vegetables to the hamster, or the water that stays on the fruits and vegetables is not drained and then fed to the hamster, and the hamster’s stomach cannot absorb too much water, which will lead to feces. Too much water, resulting in soft stools.
2. Catching a cold: If the owner does not take cold-proof and warm measures for the hamster when the climate changes, the hamster will also have soft stools because of the cold. If the cold is more serious , will develop into diarrhea.
3. Stress response: Because hamsters are less timid, they are easily frightened. After being frightened, it will produce a stress response, causing it to have loose stools, vomiting, and depression.
4. Wet tail syndrome: This is the acute enteritis caused by the fungus mentioned above. One of the symptoms of the disease is that the hamster will have diarrhea. At this time, the hamster will also be accompanied by loss of appetite and fainting. Sleepy; arched back when walking or sitting, like a hunchback.
5. Caused by allergies: Allergies can also cause diarrhea in hamsters. The cause of allergies may be litter or some kind of food, which requires the owner to pay attention.
