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is my hamster dying..?

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Question
Hi, My names Edward and I'm 14 years old. My teddy bear hamster, Syllvia, has been acting ill for the last few days. She doest move as much as she did before, when i pet her she doesnt eeven react anymore, shes always shivering, her eyes are shut, she doesnt even eat when we try to feed her fresh vegetables, she doesnt drink water with vitafluid, she lost weight, and both her right legs are weak. She always flips over her right legs when she tries to walk and it looks so sad. My mom and I always cry when we see her like this. Whats happening to her?

Answer
Hi Edward,

There could be any number of things wrong with your hamster.  The symptoms you've described sound serious, and the best possible advice I can give you is to immediately contact your local veterinarian.  Only he/she can properly diagnose and treat your hamster.  

Good luck.  If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

Kelly