PLEASE HELP! My hamster is breathing but she wont move?

 
PLEASE HELP! My hamster is breathing but she wont move?
I she was fine yesterday. But today i took her cage to clean it and she wouldnt move. I held a piece of food infront of her but she still wont move??

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sorry to hear this. this is exactly what happened to my hamster. one day she was fine and the next she looked really ill. how old is she? unfortunately my hamster lily died. she wasn't interested in food, she just lay there unresponsive and died a few hours later. I am really sorry put all you can do is make her comfortable, and take her to a vet if you think she maybe in any pain.

Does she respond AT ALL to you interacting with her? If not .. . if she doesn't move in response to your hand ... something could be wrong with her. Has it been really hot where you live? My rat didn't do too well in the 103 degree day we had yesterday. I had to cool him off in the tub with a little water and a wet rag. He went potty right away and really seemed to feel better after that.

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But your hamster could be sick if she isn't responsive by now . (how old is she? has she over eaten? Is she too hot? Is she dehydrated?) ... it could be anything really ... but I'd take a damp rag and wipe her down to see if that gets her moving ... also, make sure she has plenty of water. etc ...

also ... when in a bind, I find prayers work ~! Hope this helps some ...

doesnt sound good. i would see a vet right away.
was hammys cage in a cool place, perhaps draughfty? as it is poss for hamster to go into hibernation. eyes open or closed?? if open then deff not gd. must see a vet! an assessment at the vets wont cost much. poor lil thing: 0 (

It sounds like she's really sick, you should take her to a vet ASAP. How old is she? Hamsters typically live for 2-3 years but can develop tumours. Good luck with her, hope she is ok

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GO TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY! Don't know what's wrong but there's obviously something not right and her life could be in danger.

Keep an eye on her for the rest of the day. If nothing much changes, I think a trip to the vets tomorrow might be requied.

TAKE HER TO THE VET! RIGHT NOW!