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Why Dwarf Hamsters Make Good Pets
The Popularity of Dwarf Hamsters
Differentiate the Different Dwarf Hamster Breeds
Learn About the Habitats of Dwarf Hamsters
Playing with a Dwarf Hamster
Caring for Dwarf Hamsters
Preventing Disease in Dwarf Hamsters
Breeding Dwarf Hamsters
Tips for Pet Dwarf Hamsters
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"On behalf of Expert Village, my name is Laura and I am here to tell you about dwarf hamsters. There are several types of diseases or infections that can cause serious problems to your hamsters health. The most common would be an upper respiratory infection which can lead to pneumonia. Upper respiratory infection is usually caused by improper bedding. This causes dust particles to get into the hamsters nose and mouth which causes the lungs to have to work a lot harder. When this happens, you need to take your hamster to a vet. Another problem that you need to be aware of your hamster is wet tail. Wet tail is caused by diarrhea and there is no known reason why it causes that. If you find symptoms of wet tail on your hamster, you need to take him to a vet for veterinary care. Usually antibiotics are prescribed and that is the only way that you can get rid of it. "
eHow Article: Preventing Disease in Dwarf Hamsters
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aprilmkiss said
on 8/2/2008 Yet again, a lot of misinformation here. Dwarf hamsters do not get the disease known as wet tail; only Syrian hamsters can get, it's not "caused by diarrhea" (rather diarrhea is a symptom of the illness), and there are many causes including but not limited to stress, improper or change in diet, and compromised immunity. Dwarf hamsters can get diarrhea, but diarrhea and wet tail are not the same thing.
You also didn't mention diabetes, which is a huge concern for dwarf hamsters, particularly Campbell's dwarf hamsters.