[header] How to keep your hamster comfortable when it is sick or dying [title] Move your hamster to a separate habitat. [step] If you have a habitat that houses multiple hamsters, provide your sick or dying hamster a separate space to rest. Using an isolation habitat can keep your hamster comfortable, prevent stress from other animals and activity, and minimize the risk of disease transmission to cage mates.
[header] How to keep your hamster comfortable when it is sick or dying [title] Move your hamster to a separate habitat. [step] If you have a habitat that houses multiple hamsters, provide your sick or dying hamster a separate space to rest. Using an isolation habitat can keep your hamster comfortable, prevent stress from other animals and activity, and minimize the risk of disease transmission to cage mates.
[substeps] You may want to place a water container in the pen of the cage. You may also keep a litter box or unused coop to move your sick or dying hamster to. [substeps] Rat cages can also be used but safer. If you do not have a separate hamster and rat space, place several hiding places so that you can space them out safely. [substeps] Place the isolation habitat in a location away from other pets, family members, bright light, and noise. Make sure the new tank into which you move your hamster is large enough to keep it comfortable. [substeps] Create a " lift-up " habitat for your sick or dying hamster. Do not move your hamsters from a shared area.