wheezing

Question
Our hamster Max is probably at least a year old. Several days ago we noticed he is squeaking/wheezing. Never noticed him doing this before.Other than that he seems to be acting normal. Could he just have a cold or could there be something else wrong?

Answer
Hello Stacey,
it sounds like your hamster has a cold or respiratory problem and the best advice is to take your hamster to a vet for antibiotic treatment before the cold gets any worse. It's pretty common for them to get colds and a quick check up at the vet can make all the difference for your hamster. Good luck and keep me posted.