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addition to: dwarf hamster sickness?

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Question
and it looks like my dwarf hamster has a wet behind area (like in wet tail). but I noticed this almost 2 weeks ago so I'm not sure if it's wet tail.

Answer
Hi Martha, you dont say if there are any other symptoms apart from the wet bottom. usually with wet tail they lose weight rapidly and go off their food, they will also become lethargic, this doesnt usually take as long as two weeks. it may be an idea to poop it to the vet as there may be an underlying problem that needs dealing with. hope this helps, Jen