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Any change in normal behavior could be a sign of illness. Ask a veterinarian if unsure.
General signs of illness include:
  • Disinterest in food and water, thin body
  • Difficulty moving, sleeps too much
  • Dull, runny eyes, a dirty or runny nose, overgrown teeth, swelling, patches of baldness, underdeveloped, dirty/wet fur or tail.

    * Hamsters in particular can suffer from "wet tail" which can be rapidly fatal. If your hamster develops a wet, dirty discharge at their tail, they must see a veterinarian urgently.
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