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Just alittle worried

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Question
I wasn't sure if my previous message was sent so... my hamster is making funny noises. I cleaned her cage and she was was breathing sorta funny i don't know what to do. Do u have any advice? Also I'm a first time hamster owner.

Answer

    The noises can be a number of things, hic-cups, sneezeing, or coughing. Since her breathing is not normal I would guess that she has a cold, there might be some phylm in her lungs, if this doesn't clear up in a few days call a vets office for information on her condition.

Thanks for writing