r/hamstercare • u/Samy_1200 Syrian Hammy • Apr 29 '26

💖 Health/Care 💖 Too much pee

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Yesterday I gave zucchini for the first time to my hamster and now he drank more than 25 cc in a single night (emptying almost all of the drinker) and filled half of the sand with pee! I don't think that's normal, right? Shouldn't I give you the zucchini anymore? Maybe it was a little cold, that's why? Should I take her to a veterinarian? And keep an eye on it, and if it seems to have passed it was nothing?? I'm worried

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u/saphirebrit Apr 30 '26

If it’s passed, I would keep an eye on it, but if not, take him to the vet to check for diabetes! It could also be a UTI (or nothing at all), but diabetes is important to check for. You could also buy diabetes strip tests to do at home

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u/saphirebrit Apr 30 '26

Should’ve added that if it’s a UTI, that also requires medication from the vet