When the ambient temperature drops below 15°C, hamsters may enter a state of pseudo - hibernation. The main symptoms include a stiff body, curling up into a ball, with their limbs and whiskers sometimes trembling slightly. You can also feel a faint heartbeat when touching the hamster's chest. If not handled properly at this time, the hamster may very likely fall asleep and never wake up.
When a hamster enters the state of pseudo - hibernation, we need to warm it up in a timely manner. Find any heating equipment available at home, such as using a hair dryer on hot air setting, filling a mineral water bottle with hot water, using a hot water bag, an electric blanket, a small heater, or turning on the warm air of an air - conditioner. Be careful not to place the warming tools too close to the hamster to avoid scalding. If you're using a hot water bag or a mineral water bottle filled with hot water, remember to wrap a towel around it. Only when the temperature is not too hot to touch should you place it next to the hamster. Additionally, cover the hamster with a towel to keep it warm and reduce the loss of body heat.
After the hamster gradually wakes up, pet owners can feed it a little glucose to replenish its energy. Take the above - mentioned warming measures to prevent the hamster from entering the pseudo - hibernation state again.