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hamsters back legs???

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Question
I have a black bear female hamster named Mandy.  I don't know what's wrong with her but her back legs are not working.  They are dragging on the ground when she walks.  She is eating and drinking and does not seem to be in pain.  She didn't fall...what could be wrong?  She's been like this for 2 days now.  Please advise.

Answer
HI ERIN, I'M SORRY IVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, YOU DIDNT MENTION HOW OLD SHE IS SO I CANT SAY IF IT COULD BE RELATED TO OLD AGE. I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND SEEING A VET AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO GET HER CHECKED OUT. SORRY I COULDNT BE MORE HELP BUT I WOULDNT LIKE TO ADVISE YOU WRONGLY. HOPE YOU GET HER SORTED, PLEASE LET ME KNOW THE DIAGNOSIS. GOOD LUCK, JEN