Of course you take it to the hospital but what happens if the animal hospital is far away and your pets in a life threatening state.REMEMBER TO ALWAYS TAKE TO A VET!!!
So far lets start with small animals and move up to bigger animals.Today it's going to be hamsters
Symptoms of a sick hamster
-sleeping longer(if your hamster is old it is perfectly normal)
-loss of appetite(or eating less than usual)
-no longer grooming itself
-irritable
-moving slowly or having troubles moving
-bald spot or loss of fur(normal in older hamsters or shedding season)
-runny nose teary eyes or wet bottom
-watery or unusually dry poo
Cold or flu treatment:
1.give it bread,bread has minerals that helps your hamster's sinuses(nose)from being less stuffy
2.let it rest give it a more warm or heat containing bedding
3.Make sure it eats,no matter what always check it's diet
Prevention:Never give your hamster a bath in cold water,make sure it's warm.Wash your hands before and after handling your hamster.Keep it's cage away from direct wind,drafts and sunlight
Teeth,Eyes and Bottom
1.buy dry milk/powdered milk
2.give it 1/10 tsp should help your hamster's dental problem
3.If it has a wet bottom,act immediately!!Go to the vet and buy broad spectrum antibiotics.
4.If it's eyes is watery or itchy buy some animal eye drops and put it in it's eyes every day until it looks better.
Prevention:give it a wooden block to chew on,keep it's cage clean,give them soft food(bread) twice a week
Diarrhea or Constipation
1.Don't give it any fruits or veges just feed it it's normal hamster food.Until it's diarrhea clears up
2.Constipation is due to lack of water,give it lots of fresh water and then juice a carrot(carrot juice) and mix it into the water,the carrot has vitamins that helps your hamster's health
Prevention:Don't give it soft food more than once a day,make sure it has clean water every day
Don't be sad if your pet dies,he/she is in a happy place free from harm and sadness.
He/She will watch over you,and you'll be happy knowing you did your best to love and care for your pet
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