My hamster is making strange noises

[ArtemisS]

Hello, my hamster has been breathing like this since the morning. I threw it away last night because his house started to smell very bad. Is he doing it because he is upset? I don't understand whether sawdust got into his nose or whether he is sick. I am very scared. He is still active and eats, but why did he start doing this? (

https://gofile.io/d/M4FPRJ video in link

 

[Maz]

Hello. He doesn’t look very well. At first it sounded a bit like sneezing or hiccuping but there is a wheeze there as well and he really needs to see a vet as soon as possible and probably needs antibiotics for a respiratory infection. These things can get worse very quickly so the sooner you can take him to the vet, the better.

How old is he? Also is that his cage he’s in? A bin cage presumably - it does look quite small. Does the lid have full mesh for ventilation? Hansters do need a lot of ventilation as they have sensitive respiratory tracts.

He did have a good yawn there . But he is looking quite dishevelled as well.

Hope you can get a vet appointment.

If it turns out his enclosure is unsuitable, I’m sure we can help suggesting something that works for both of you.

 

[Zara]

I agree with Maz and think he's looking poorly here, I'd try to obtain a vets appt so they can check him over and give you some advice as a course of antibiotics may do the trick. It's always difficult when our pets are doing something they wouldn't normally. Perhaps you can let us know how you get on. Wishing him well, he looks very cute.

 

[ArtemisS]

Thank you very much to all of you, I immediately took him to the vet, he gave him an antibiotic injection, he rested until the morning, and he is now in a very good condition, he also gave me powder vitamins, I added him to his water and food, he is very happy now, I will buy a new house soon, your help makes me feel very comfortable, I am glad there is such a forum.

 

[Maz]

Aw that is such good news It's great he's in good condition again. It maybe was a respiratory tract infection then. Personally I think it would be better just to add the vitamin powder to his food. They can sometimes taste it in water and it can put them off drinking.

When you say a new house, do you mean a new hide or a new enclosure? We can give plenty of help with working something out.