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Hamsters

Everything you need to know about hamsters

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E. coli Infection in Hamsters
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Colibacillosis in HamstersDiarrhea caused by Escherichia coli bacteria is a very common occurrence in hamsters, especially young and newborn hamsters with poorly developed immune systems. Typically, E....

Internal (Polycystic) Cysts in Hamsters
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Polycystic Disease in HamstersPolycystic disease causes fluid-filled sacs, called cysts, to develop in a hamster's internal organs. The hamster may develop one or more cyst -- usually in its liver -- each...

Pseudotuberculosis in Hamsters
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Bacterial Infection (Yersinia Pseudotuberculosis) in HamstersPseudotuberculosis is an infection caused by the bacteria Yersinia pseudotuberculosis, which is transmitted through contact with food, bedding,...

Protozoal Infections in Hamsters
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Protozoal Gastroenteritis in HamstersProtozoa are single-celled organisms that are capable of causing disease in hamsters, the most common of which is protozoal gastroenteritis. Although healthy hamsters...

Bacterial Enteritis in Hamsters
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Proliferative Enteritis in HamstersProliferative enteritis is a medical condition that causes inflammation of the small intestine and subsequent diarrhea. More commonly found in hamsters with compromised...

Constipation in Hamsters
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Constipation and diarrhea are the most commonly observed abnormalities in fecal consistency, composition, and frequency of passage. The feces of constipated hamsters also has a reduced concentration of...

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