can a 500mg antibiotic kill a hamster?

Question

My hamster just died. It lived with two others which are still alive this time. A day before it happened she ate a capsule of antibiotic she found somewhere. Could it be overdosed because of it? I dont have other suspected reasons coz food and water are clean and she didnt have wet tail.

Update:

DON'T ANSWER THE QUESTION IF YOU CANT UNDERSTAND IT.!!! MY HAMSTER ACCIDENTALLY ATE IT... NOBODY'S TRYING TO KILL ANYTHING... I'M FINDING THE REASON IT DIED.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Uh, yeah.

I work in a pet shop, and when we treat hamsters with animal antibotic, they only have 0.05mg. So yes, 500 mg is a dangerous overdose, and is likely that's what killed her. I'd advise to be more careful with your medications next time.

v7andrea · Answer

it is possible. if you are sure that she's been given the best care, then... it's been a potential overdose. the proportion of the hams body vs. dosing is very alarming. 

i guess meds are to be kept away from both pets and children.


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Kel · Answer

It's quite possible... that amount if for humans, it could easily kill a little hamster

I'm sorry if you think that this might be the cause :(

Hope this helps - Kelly

Anonymous · Answer

yes

Anonymous · Answer

don't do that that's animal cruelty geese

can a 500mg antibiotic kill a hamster?

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