Hamsters can develop lots of different illnesses just like humans unfortunately, I'm going to briefly explain some of the common symptoms and illnesses.
| Symptom | Illnesses |
| Blood in Urine |
Aspergilla's Fungus, Bladder and Kidney Infection |
| Excessive Soft Droppings |
Aspergilla's Fungus, Diarrhoea, Wet Tail |
| Excessive Drinking |
Bladder and Kidney Infection, Diabetes |
| Excessive Scratching |
Allergy, Mange, Mites, Ringworm, Skin Infection |
| Excessive Urinating |
Aspergilla's Fungus, Bladder and Kidney Infection, Diabetes |
| Fur Loss |
Allergy, Diet Deficiency, General Fur Loss, Mange, Mites, Ringworm |
| Irritation of stomach and/or feet |
Allergy |
| Lack of Co-ordination |
Ear Infection, Stroke |
| Lack of Droppings |
Constipation |
| Lump |
Abscess, Tumour |
| Runny Nose |
Allergy, Cold |
| Runny or Sticky Eyes |
Allergy, Cold, Eye Problems |
| Scabs |
Hip spots, Mange, Ringworm |
| Severe Lethargy |
Aspergilla Fungus, Dehydration, Heat Stroke, Hibernation, Lung Infection, Shock |
| Shivering |
Cold, Shock, Lung Infection, Heat Stroke |
| Sneezing |
Allergy, Cold |
| Weight Loss |
Diabetes, Teeth Problems |
| Wheezing |
Allergy, Aspergilla's Fungus, Cold, Lung Infection |
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