Why does my dwarf hamster squeak

Dwarf hamsters and Chinese hamsters tend to be more flexible about their sleep schedules than Syrians. Miel is here to demonstrate! Turn your sound on, the call plays twice. This huffy squeak is made by a female in heat, BUT males do it too! Give them some time to settle in, and see that nothing will hurt them if they come out. Keep the room quiet. If they continue- some hamsters have weird sleep schedules.

Many hamsters are nightmare-prone, even ones who are otherwise calm, happy, and well-cared-for. I wake mine if I hear them screaming or groaning in their sleep, and they initially seem confused and anxious, then relieved. Note: I wake them by making little chirruping noises at them, not by poking them.

Squeaking is normal for hamsters, but if she does it a lot just around the other hamster, maybe she's kind of uncomfortable with her. If you think nothing is wrong, it could be nothing, but just keep an eye on them. Squeaking isn't normal for hamsters- hamsters only squeak when they're stressed, in pain, scared etc. The squeaky ham is definitely uncomfortable and scared by the other hamster, and they need to be separated.

Chirping also may be a sign of discontentment in dwarf hamsters. If you're stroking your dwarf hamster's back somewhere outside of his cage, for instance, and he starts chirping out of nowhere, he may be attempting to express to you that he's not enjoying the contact anymore and that he wants you to stop. If you think that this is the case, bring your tiny hammie back into his "safe haven" immediately. In some situations, chirping may be a warning sign that a dwarf hamster feels ill or otherwise unwell.

Perhaps the little one has an injury somewhere on his body. Maybe he's suffering from a belly ache. Apart from vocalization, be attentive to other hints that your pet may need some help, including crouching over and difficulties with elimination.

If you suspect that something may be wrong with your hamster, notify your veterinarian of the situation as soon as possible. By using the site, you agree to the uses of cookies and other technology as outlined in our Policy, and to our Terms of Use.