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sicknesses

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Question
my hamster did not eat or sleep had a bloody butt and when it tried to walk it fell down and was usually hiper and couldnt open his eyes. sadly died after but i nee to know why

Answer
It sounds like your hamster had a collapsed rectum or had intestinal bleeding. The bloody bottom is generaly a sign of serious internal bleeding. Taking the poor fellah to vet could have saved him but it all depends on how soon you get him to a vet. I'm sorry he died.