My other hamster has a problem!

[Hoyzar]

My first hamster's other daughter is dragging her hind legs! She has trouble walking and keeping balance. She tries to scratch herself, but her leg just seems to...wobble? Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my other hamster?

She was fine a few days ago, but now I'm worried. One of her brothers died about a month ago, we don't know why; and her mom is swelling under her legs. The other three hamsters (the other pups) are fine, but I'm not sure if they can also get sick...

[Aleda M Cheng, D.V.M., C.V.A]

Since both hamster's are having problems I would take them to a vet.  Also, since more than one or your hamsters are affected with something that involves their musculoskeletal system we may have an infectious process occurring, or it could be related to trauma from fighting or the problems could be unrelated, but coincidental.  Many vets will charge less for pocket pets.  I hope you have a vet who will do the same for you!

[kayce310]

I was wondering how things are going.  My daughters hamster is having the same problem.  We took her to the vet and had her xrayed.  There are no broken bones, but she doesn't seem to be getting better.  She can only drink water when I hold the bottle to her mouth and she isn't eating.

[Hoyzar]

I watched the younger hamster for awhile and realized she must've had a stroke overnight. So I moved the food and water closer for her. She seems better now, both cheeks are stuffed with food and I've been making sure she gets something to drink.

Thank you both for the help!

[peekawho]

I would take both hamsters to the vet.  I'm sure there is a limit on what you want to spend on a hamster, so have a clear discussion with the vet about what the realities of the situation are, before testing/treatment begins.  
Good luck, I hope everything turns out ok.  I'm sure Dr. Cheng will answer this soon, but I'd go ahead and take them to the vet.