i have a russian dwarf hamster

Question
my Russian dwarf hamster is nearer enough 2 yrs old and she has had allot of litters of babies after her 8 we decided to split them because it was getting to much for her after a while my girl hamster started getting thinner and we made sure her food bowl was filled every single day so she never goes hungry she seems to be dragging her back leg around when she is walking and last night i checked in her cage and i picked her up and she always lies on her back like a little baby and she was moving her head and i noticed she had a bald patch underneath he head and on her legs im scared is she dieing or do i need to take her to a vet x thank you for the answer(when you answer)

Answer
Hi Becky

I'm sorry to hear about your hamster - it does sound as though there is something wrong with her.  Hamsters of this age are very prone to getting tumors and it could be that she has an abdominal one that is putting pressure on her spine/legs. There could be other explanations, and I therefore feel that a vet should check her out.  You might find it is something that can be treated, however, if the vet discovers it is a tumor they may suggest euthanasia so that she doesn't suffer at all.

I do hope you get on Ok and you find this is treatable.

Regards