Here are the most common hamster diseases and ways of their healing

Hamsters are quite resistant to diseases but they are so small that some trauma or illness  could easily become a serious problem. If you notice any symptoms of diseases in the  hamster you should immediately visit the vet. Such symptoms are loss pf appetite, inactivity, huddling in the corner, erected and tousled fur, cough, wheezes, rubbing of the nose and the eyes, wet tail, diarrhea. The loss of fur also could be a symptom of skin diseases or parasites and also needs a veterinary call. If your hamster is wounded or sick, keep him in a warm place and encourage him to drink water and food (use a dropper if necessary) by the time you bring him to the doctor. Most of our hamster cages are with antimicrobial technology which is built into all plastic interior surfaces providing a healthier, cleaner habitat for your pet.

Аbscesses:
Аbscesses - these are local centre of infection that could be generated from quite insignificant injuring on the skin. Matter appears under the skin and sometimes it could turned into a big lump that is possible to break at its own and lets out matter. Abscesses could be formed also from injuring of the mouth mucosa caused by stiff food. Abscesses require a veterinary attendance for their treatment with antibiotics.

Respiratory diseases and infections:
Hamsters could have respiratory infections that can cause pneumonia. Symptoms are cough, secrets from the eyes and nose, wheezes and labored breathing. Accidental coughing is not disturbing but if it is accompanied by loss of appetite, faintness and the above mentioned you'd better take the hamster to the doctor.

Damp tail:
It is also called proliferative ileitis or regional enteritis. This is a very infectious  disease which happens very often with the just weaned hamsters. The cause is not known, but the bacterium Campylobacter jejuni is one of the agents. In some cases the cause for the disease might be considered injuries, change in diet or other changes. Affected hamsters die very  quickly. Symptoms of this disease are diarrhea (which causes the wetness around the tail), loss of appetite, bristling hair, lethargy. It must be borne in mind that not all hamsters with diarrhea have this disease.

Diarrhea:
Diarrhea - most infections can cause diarrhea. Changes in diet and treatment antibiotics also cause diarrhea. Meals with fresh vegetables or other foods may cause diarrhea, but in this case it is not accompanied by loss of appetite and lethargy. As a result of the diarrhea hamster could become dehydrated, so make sure he drinks drink water and consult a veterinarian. If the diarrhea is caused by fresh Vegetables you have to stop them for a few days until the hamster is fine and then gradually begin to give him again in small  portions.

Skin diseases:
Skin diseases - hamsters can be infected with many parasites and fungi which will cause  skin diseases. These diseases are diagnosed and treated by a veterinary doctor. Hamsters could also have allergies and skin infections. Loss of scalp hair may be normal in its seasonal change and in older hamsters. If there redness, flaking and itching of the skin, seek a veterinarian. The contents of cedar in the bed of the hamster may cause inflammation of his skin.
 
Hibernation:
Hibernation - if the room temperature is very low, hamster fell into hibernation (reduces his body temperature and slowed his metabolic processes and breathing). Many owners panic and think that their hamster is missing or dead. It is necessary to maintain a constant temperature in hamsters, which not to fall in order to avoid such conditions.

It is important to trace of what material is made the bed of the hamster. Sawdust from cedar are very dangerous for hamsters because they emit volatile compounds that can cause irritation of the respiratory organs and changes in the liver. Also cedar cause allergies or skin sensitivity and therefore should not be used for bedding. Pine tree also separates these compounds, but to a lesser extent. You must be very careful about what antibiotics are given to the hamster. Some antibiotics may be fatal because they are toxic to hamsters. Antibiotics such as Penicillin, amoxicillin, ampicillin, streptomycin, dihydrostreptomycin, tetracycline, Lincomycin, erythromycin, vancomycin, cephalosporins and Gentamicin should be avoided.