Maria is a 5 month old Campbells Dwarf Hamster. We have had her for 3 months. She has always been, active, happy and friendly. 4 days ago I was startled to hear her in her cage screaming, it was her first ‘attack’. She was running around her cage, falling on her back and screaming as if she was being attacked. We’ve never seen a hamster exhibit this behavior. I talked to her and she calmed down and went for a run on her wheel. Yesterday it happened again, this time she was in her sand bath. She was again on her back screaming and pawing. When she finally calmed down, she went flat on her belly and laid very still with her eyes open. Then in a few minutes she was back to normal. I’m worried and don’t even know where to begin. At first I thought maybe diabetes since we initially gave her an apple branch treat the first day, then a carrot over the weekend….so maybe the sugar affected her, but she doesn’t seem to be drinking more than usual or urinating more which is a main sign of diabetes. Could it be epilepsy? She is up often in the afternoon and early evening, loves to interact with the family, I don't really think she's nocturnal.
I’d appreciate any suggestions! Thank you!
I’d appreciate any suggestions! Thank you!