Sometimes leaving flour on the floor will lead you right to your little hamster s hiding spot. Just follow his little footsteps. Health Issues Keeping your hamster safe and his cage and accessories clean and disinfected are the best ways to extend your little hamster s life. I will list the leading causes of death and a little about what causes it. Wet Tail - Symptoms are excessive soft droppings.
Wet tail is a disease that is stress related and caused by unclean and bad living conditions.
The disease can be fatal. It is important to seek veterinary care immediately. Symptoms of Wet Tail can instead be diarrhea that is very fatal if not treated immediately. Death can occur from diarrhea within 24 hours of the symptoms displaying themselves. Aspergillis Fungus - Symptoms are blood in the urine, excessive soft droppings, severe lethargy and wheezing.