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What should I do if my hamster's foot gets stuck in the cage and gets injured?

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Generally, hamsters will try their best to save themselves when they are stuck by a wire. They will continue to struggle or bite the cage or their stuck limbs with their mouths, which can easily cause harm to their bodies. Rat friends must not panic when they find that their hamster is stuck, and there is no need to forcefully remove the hamster, as this can easily cause secondary injuries to them.

What should I do if my hamster's foot is stuck in the cage and injured?

If the hamster still has some energy, you can feed them some diluted glucose. Water, to replenish energy and calm down. When rescuing the hamster, slowly lower the stuck limbs along the hamster's body.

What should I do if my hamster's foot is stuck in the cage and injured?

It is difficult to remove the hamster from the cage. Everyone should observe carefully. Check the hamster's injuries to see if they have any broken bones. If possible, it is still recommended that everyone go to a pet hospital. However, pet hospitals in most areas do not have perfect treatment techniques for hamsters. When there is no other way, everyone has to do it themselves. Disinfect the hamster's wounds with something like iodine and then apply some Yunnan Baiyao. Hamsters have very strong healing abilities, and they can recover from normal injuries in just a short time.

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