Alright, it's me and Furby again. I'm scared that Furby could get wet-tail...and i need to know what not to do in order for him to wet-tail-free. Pleaseeee help=)
Also, furby has long hair...and he usually gets dirty and never bothers to get his bedding off of him when playing around alot. I bought him the hamster wipes and a brush for hamsters,,,should i use it and how? I don't want to hurt him and i dont want him to get scared! Also, what if he licks himself after i wipe him with the wipes?!
Answers:
Wet Tail: wet tail is usually seen when a hamster is 3-6 weeks old. Although, hamsters of all ages can get wet tail. Hamsters sold at pet stores have just been weaned and will sometimes show signs of wet tail after been taken home. Sadely, long haired breeds of hamsters (yours), can develop wet tail. Wet tail can also be caused by stress of the hamster. Make sure that your hamster is in a clean cage. Feed your hamster only clean and fresh food and water daily. Make sure that Furby isn't being housed with another hamster. If a hamster is housed with another hamster, this causes stress and hamsters aren't social animals. As for this, they can fight and must be seperated quickly!
Grooming: I wouldn't use the wipes. Even if they say "hamster safe", I still wouldn't use them. Furby could lick his fur and then get sick. I would stick to brushing him. Try to get all the tangles out of his hair. This will make Furby a lot happier!
I hope that this helps! Tell Furby that I say HI!
as long as the wipes are non-toxic they shouldnt hurt him
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1st what is wet tail tell me and maybe i can help!!
Well there is a few ways to prevent wet-tail. First feed him alot of cabbage, second of all, don't get him stressed. Last but not least, keep his home clean! And instead of wipes, you should use chinchilla dust. It's ok if they eat it, just not alot of it. And for the brush, use it daily. The wipes will just have to go.
the hamster should be fine. occasionaly feed it yogurt (plain and unflavored), that might help with any kind of bacteria. just know what to do in case it does get wet tail. sometimes it feels better knowing what to do.
you pretty much have to force feed it.
1. give it plain pedialyte (sp?) mixed with water
2. feed it plain unflavored yogurt.
the pedialyte and water helps with the dehydration and the yogurt balances the bacteria in the hamster's intestines. do this with eye droppers and/or syringes. make an appointment as soon as possible. do this every few hours if the hamster does happen get wet tail.
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