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QuestionAre Syrian hamsters prone to diabetes?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Although dwarf hamsters have the highest incidence of diabetes, this is still very low. A Syrian hamster that is fed an appropriate diet, and not given lots of sugary snacks, is at extremely low risk of developing diabetes.
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QuestionHow much does a hamster drink per day?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Hamsters drink relatively little, around 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of water a day. However, they should always have access to clean drinking water, even if they don't appear to drink much.
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QuestionDo dwarf hamsters drink a lot of water?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.A healthy dwarf hamster should not seem thirsty. They would normally drink around 1/4 to 1/2 of a teaspoon of water per day.
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QuestionDo hamsters pee a lot?Dr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.Hamsters have efficient kidneys, which are good are retaining water—hence why they don't need to drink much. A hamster that is leaving lots of wet patches could well be drinking more than is normal and may need to see a vet.
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