My Baby Yui has Wet Tail

So I am really sad today. I had to bring my hamster back to Petco today because she had Wet Tail. I was so upset. I sobbed all the way there. I hated the thought of giving her back. Well one good thing is that they will fix her and then they will call me so I can get her back. I think the part that made me so sad was that I had to get a refund so I could buy her back later.

I don't know but the thought of bringing her back and getting a refund felt so cruel. I just want her to get healthy. I have had plenty of hamsters in my life, but I had never had one as young as this one. She was tiny. So I had no clue about this Wet Tail thing. Apparently it is usually stress induced and most young pet store hamsters have it already because of people peering into their homes and banging on the glass. Also the constant change of scenery and change of food causes them stress. It can also be caused by the death of a roommate. Those lil' babies are so susceptible to this. Also teddy bear hamster get it the most, which is what my little Yui is.

*sigh* It made me so sad because she was sick for about a day before I realized what it was. I thought she just had diarrhea because of the change of food. You know, like how when you change a dog's food, they get it. But nope that was the warning sign I missed. I also didn't even think of anything when she slept almost all night and didn't run on her wheel because I thought she was just getting used to my schedule and was up all day while I was at school. I hope she gets better. It made me so sad. I love that baby sooooo much. Plus I bought her a beautiful cage with those tubes and stuff. *sigh*

In case any one is wondering what this looks like... there are some pictures below:


If anyone's hamster looks like this:

DON'T BUY THE LIQUID AND TRY TO DO IT YOURSELF!

This stuff is hard to treat and needs to be done the correct way. Take your hamster to the Vet or to the Pet store. They can confirm if your hamster does in fact have it or doesn't and help you make them better.

I am not trying to help you diagnose or do anything, but these little creatures only live for like 2-4 years. Make their lives the best you can. They deserve it.