My hamster has wet tail symptoms. What should I do immediately?

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Wet tail (proliferative ileitis) is a highly contagious and often fatal bacterial disease in hamsters, especially young or recently stressed ones. The primary symptoms include a wet, matted tail and hindquarters due to diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, and hunched posture. This is an emergency - please take your pet to your nearest emergency veterinary clinic immediately. Your hamster needs urgent veterinary care, including antibiotics and supportive fluids, to have any chance of recovery. Isolate the affected hamster from any others to prevent spread and thoroughly disinfect its enclosure.

My hamster has wet tail symptoms. What should I do immediately?

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