I have a dwarf hamster that has had with me almost two years. The hamster is getting very old and I looks like she will die. Her hair has been fallen out on her back and now her tail is all red and looks like blood is coming out of her butt and out of tail. It also looks like she had been scratching on it for
Ike every second. What is wrong with her? Do you think she is old and now is her time?
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Blood from the urinary tract - This could mean an urinary tract infection(UTI). Consult a vet and obtain a hamster-safe antibiotic such as Baytril or Albon. Note that if bleeding occurs again after the course of antibiotics, it could mean that there is an internal cyst in one of the hamster's internal organs. Consult a vet again to have the hamster examined.
Blood from the hamster's anus - This could be a result of feeding too much wet food such as fruits or vegetables. Cut down on those foods. If after a week you see no improvement, make an appointment with a hamster-experienced vet as this continued bleeding could point to something more serious such as a tumor in the intestinal tract.
This was the only thing I could find online. Good luck, I hope she gets better. Hopefully she's had a good two years so far.^^