Droppie lost some weight

[Veer]

She was around 48-50gr a week ago.
In the past week she has been emptying her bowl everyday, she didn't do that before.
I haven't searched for a hoard yet, but she must have a big one somewhere.
I had her out this morning and noticed that she felt light.
She lost weight in a week and now weighs 42grams.
She seems happy and healthy otherwise
Could it be the change of seasons?
It is darker during the day and gets dark earlier in the evening.
What do you think?
Maybe i should check her teeth, but how?

 

[Socks' Mum]

It is worrying when they lose weight. I'm not sure how to examine a hamster's teeth. That is a tricky but important question. I'm not sure how a vet would look at them without sedation. Teeth can be a big worry with rodents. If you find something quite hard on her hoard that has been chewed, such as a peanut or maize kernel, that might be reassuring. I hope lovely Droppie regains her weight soon

 

[Maz]

I would just keep an eye on it and check again in a few days - sometimes scales vary in accuracy as well- even digital ones. My digital ones are usually ok but if the batteries start to go they can get very unreliable. Thankfully I found changing the batteries helped.

 

[Veer]

I don't think it is the scale, she also felt light when i had her in my hands.
Will keep an eye on her and will see if i can find a big hoard.
I give her about 5gr mix daily with some science selective (about 8, pieces) in a different bowl, but she also takes all the ss from the bowl.