Hello, I recently received a message from a reader asking a very interesting question: "Do hamsters need needles?" The issue seemed simple, but in fact involved many aspects of knowledge and consideration. Today, let me give you a detailed answer!
First of all, let us be clear: hamsters are very cute little animals, which are usually gentle and do not bite easily. But if you accidentally piss them off, or if you accidentally get bit when you deal with them, then you need to consider the need for an injection.
In general, hamsters may carry some bacteria in their mouths, so the wounds may be characterized by bruises, pain, etc. If you have a deep wound, or if you have symptoms such as swelling and pain, it is recommended that you seek medical assistance in a timely manner from a professional doctor.
So, what circumstances do you need an injection? It depends mainly on your wound and the doctor's advice. If your wound is relatively shallow and is only slightly decapitated, then it is usually only necessary to clean the wound with disinfectant fluid and keep the wound dry, without needles.
But if you have a deep wound, or if you have signs of swelling, pain, etc., then you need to consider breaking the needle. Tetanus is an acute infectious, moderate-toxic disease caused by the tetanus virus, which reproduces and is toxic to humans in an oxygen-depleting environment following the penetration of skin or mucous membranes, resulting in continuous straight and stasis of the whole skeletal muscle, which causes asphyxia and respiratory failure, and even death. Therefore, if a hamster bites with deeper wounds or bruises, it is essential that medical attention be provided in a timely manner and that the doctor's advice be followed, and that a needle be broken to prevent tetanus.
In addition to the issue of needles, we need to pay attention to a number of other matters. First, after being bitten by hamsters, it is important that the wounds be cleaned in a timely manner, and that the wounds be washed with liquid water or with biological salt water to reduce bacterial infections. Second, the wound should be kept dry and clean, and the hand should be avoided in order to avoid infection.
In addition, if you have hamsters, some day-to-day maintenance issues need to be noted. For example, hamsters are regularly bathed, cages are cleaned and their living environment is kept clean and healthy. At the same time, when interacting with hamsters, care should be taken not to unduly disturb them and avoid causing them to attack.
In any event, the need for an injection following a hamster bite was determined on the basis of the condition of the wound and the doctor ' s advice. If you've just been bit lightly, the wound is not deep and there are no signs such as red and swelling, then injections are usually not required. However, if you have a deep wound or have symptoms such as bruises, you need to be treated in a timely manner, on the advice of a doctor. At the same time, we also need to look at routine conservation and interaction with hamsters to avoid unnecessary harm. Last one. Next one.