critter diseases

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Anyone have any experience with hamsters having wet tail?

According to several pet Web sites, poor Matilda will likely die within a few days with or without treatment. I'm not sure what to do at this point - I noticed her getting sluggish a few days ago, but then she was fine for two days ... but late last night I finally noticed most of the symptoms (diarrhea, won't sit up, very sickly).

Poor hammy. I did get berated by a friend for not taking her to a vet today ... but, uh, I wasn't really looking to spend $100 in vet fees on a $4 critter. I bought Dri-tail medication from the pet store, but she's already too weak to really take it, even though I've tried forcing it into her mouth.

Hm.