[Gpdd] re: misc: my hamster

[DunxUK at aol.com]

Hi
I had the same thing, I adopted a long haired syrian hamster who had his  
hind foot eaten off by a sibling (urgh!)
As no one wanted him, he was given to one of the rescues to be put asleep,  
luckily I was in when he came in, and so I adopted him. He ran like he was  
slightly drunk, and sometimes fell off the bars of his cage when he was  
climbing, but he lived a very long and very happy hamster life.
 As long as he has no infection due to his loss (although he could  have been 
born without) then he will be fine.
We would forget that Lunar had no foot, as his hair covered his stump most  
of the time, so do not feel bad about not noticing - also hamsters tend to  
mature very early in life, and if they start small will tend to remain small, so  
as long as he is looking healthy for his size just enjoy his little  antics.
Hope this helps
Lisa and the Scottish piggie clan (still missing Mel, but all your  kind 
words have helped)