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whats this???????????

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could it be diarrhea??? i am just worried because the hamster i had before this one got wet tail. i got this one and put it in the cage after my other dyed but i gave the cage a good clean.
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my hamster has a light yellow liquid in its cage what is it?
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Dear Vicky,
thank you for your question.
It's probably urine. It's hard to say, though, without having seen it, so I cannot tell you for sure.
I'm sorry that I cannot be of more help
Jennifer

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If you are worried about this, better see a vet with the hamster as soon as possible. Diarrhea is very serious for hamsters, they can die from it in just a few days. I don't think that he was infected by any germs left over from the other hamster, but better rule out any medical problems. I really cannot say for sure without having seen the liquid, so I do recommend a vet visit to be on the safe side.
Jennifer