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Wet Tail is every hamster owner’s worst nightmare. It is highly contagious, horribly painful for your little friend, and if left untreated will almost always be fatal. It is not all doom and gloom however, and it is very possible for your cuddly companion to make a complete recovery and go back to their playful ways with the right treatment. Because it is such a deadly and fast acting disease though you need to spot the signs early, act fast, and act right. In this article we will run through the essentials of Wet Tail in hamsters so you can keep your pets safe and happy.
What is Wet Tail in Hamsters?
First up with the technical bit, Wet Tail, or ‘proliferative ileitis’, is a bacterial disease in a hamster’s intestine that causes it to become swollen and extremely painful. This in turn causes the diarrhea that gives the condition its name.
What causes Wet Tail?
Although you can probably find lots of sources online naming things like bad hygiene and dirty living conditions for Wet Tail, according to The British Hamster Association the only cause of Wet Tail is stress…
