Wet Tail in Hamsters: The 12-Hour Emergency
A hamster with a wet, soiled rear end and low energy is not "a bit of diarrhea" — wet tail can be fatal within 48 hours. Here is how to recognise it tonight and what to do in the next 12 hours.
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Feeding, handling, cleaning rhythm and normal-vs-worrying behaviour.
A hamster with a wet, soiled rear end and low energy is not "a bit of diarrhea" — wet tail can be fatal within 48 hours. Here is how to recognise it tonight and what to do in the next 12 hours.
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