Some hamsters will go into pseudo-hibernation in places where the temperature is too low because they are still wild. Once hamsters enter pseudo-hibernation, they must be taken care of, but hamster pseudo-hibernation and hamster hypothermia are often distinguished. If it doesn't come out, the two are related to temperature, so how to distinguish pseudo-hibernation and hypothermia in hamsters? How to prevent and treat this situation? Let's distinguish it with the editor!

I. Performance

Pseudo-hibernation: The body is stiff and cold, the appearance looks like death, there is a very weak heartbeat, and occasionally You will find that the beard moves.

Hypothermia: The first symptoms are depression, decreased appetite, and cold limbs and skin temperature; then began to lose appetite, unable to lie down, tremble slightly, walk staggeringly, and heartbeat The breathing becomes weak, the eyes are half closed, and the color of the conjunctiva is reddish or whitish; in severe cases, drowsiness or lethargy, unresponsive, bloodless body, and diarrhea.

It can be seen from the above comparison that the pseudo-hibernation is sudden, and the body is stiff and dead when it is discovered. Hypothermia, on the other hand, develops gradually, and signs can be detected at the beginning.

II. Inducing factors

Pseudo-hibernation: The room temperature is too low. Usually high in the cold winter.

Hypothermia: mainly related to diet and environment, but also to nutritional disorders, improper drug use, poisoning, infection, etc. It usually occurs in spring and autumn when the temperature drops greatly or the temperature difference between morning and evening is large.

It can be seen from the above comparison that the main factors that induce pseudo-hibernation are the relationship of temperature, and the factors that cause hypothermia are more extensive. The high incidence seasons of the two are also different.

3. Treatment time

Pseudo-hibernation: Immediate treatment must be given after the discovery of pseudo-hibernation. There is no hope.

Hypothermia: Hypothermia is a gradual disease. Some hypothermia occurs for only one day, while others may last for three or four days or longer. Therefore, it is easier to detect and treat in time. The success rate of timely treatment after discovery is relatively high.

Pseudo-hibernation and hypothermia are both diseases that are prone to occur in frail or old mice. Usually, you should pay attention to observation and deal with problems in time.