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Thank you for getting back to me. It sounds like you and your vet have been trying just about everything. I do have a couple of suggestions for you. First of all, if the vet didn't take an x-ray, you may want to have that done. There may be a blockage, or even a tumor, that is causing the problem. An x-ray would be the best way to detect such problems.

Try giving your hamster a drop or two of olive oil. He may lick it off your finger. If not, try placing it on his paw to see if he'll lick it from there. If you have to use a syringe to give it to him, place it in the side of his mouth, and release only a drop at a time. You don't want to have it aspirated into the lungs.

I also recommend that you give him the Pedialyte by syringe in the same manner. That way, you can be sure he's getting it. For the first hour, give a few drops every 10 minutes. After that, give it once per hour. Using that method, you can keep him hydrated more effectively.

As for fruit, apple with peeling is often helpful with constipation. If you don't think he's eating enough, you can also feed him from a syringe. There's a product called Oxbow Critical Care that you can buy in larger pet stores and from vets. It is made into a slurry. You can also use plain vegetable (no onions) or chicken baby food.

If you have more questions, just let me know by clicking on REPLY. I hope your hamster will reach a full recovery.

Anna

Expert:	Anna
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Answered:	11/4/2009

Pet Expert/Biologist

40 yrs.: herps, pocket pets, rabbits, poultry, dogs, horses. Biology degree. Volunteer vet assistant