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Possibly dieing hamster!!please help!

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Question
Ok,In got a Fancy Russian Drawf hamster in June, I Think he's dieng. He bearly eats,drinks,or do anything.He passes out too.And he's hard to wake up.He has never responded to Sound and he now opens his eyes in slits.he also has a hunched back.My hamster showed the last 3 signs for about a month,then he die. (he was old)
I'm worried about Lil' Dude,they said his breed only lives 1-2 years but this close? I bought him at the end of June.
Please help,and if you don't do Small pets Do you know of anyone that does?

Answer
I do not know enough about small pets right now to help you.
Go to www.theAVH.org, click on referral, then click at the bottom, then look for homeopathic veterinarians who do exotics and phone consults.
A few there include: Dr. Ramelmeier - 410-531-9213, Dr. Yearout - 425-334-8171, Dr. Bernstein - 305-652-5372,

Good health,
Dr. Chambreau