Dwarf hamster's leg - Paw Talk

rockman0 · #1 03-19-2007, 03:58 PM

I don't know if this is the same thing but as some of you know, my hamster Drix was recovering from an abscess. He fininshed his medicine about a couple of months ago. Today, I noticed he was under the water bottle and he was letting the water drip on him, which is unusual for him. I called his name to see if he would react but he didn't. So, I picked him up and I noticed that one of his legs are sticking straight out. He was trying to walk but he was literally dragging himself. Now, he's walking a little better but he's not using that same leg much and I can see him limping. Can someone please help me!

Kendalle · #2 03-19-2007, 04:06 PM

could it be dislocated?

angel_baby · #3 03-19-2007, 04:25 PM

Sounds like a dislocation to me, I would get him into the vet to look at.

Kendalle · #4 03-19-2007, 05:32 PM

do you have a metal rung wheel?

rockman0 · #5 03-20-2007, 08:51 PM

i guess that's what it was. he's doing better now. i got kinda freaked out there. thanks!