My hamster makes clicking noises. Is this a normal sound or problem?

A clicking ornchirping sound can be normal in a happy or excited gerbil. But, if you only hear the clicking sound when he is eating I would be worried about the teeth. A gerbil’s teeth continuously grow and if not worn down appropriately they can become overgrown and cause problems with eating. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

If you notice any increase in respiratory rate, nasal discharge, coughing, or sneezing, then this is probably a respiratory infection. Respiratory infections are fairly common in hamsters. If Chestnut is not exhibiting any of these symptoms and is otherwise doing ok, I would just monitor him for now. If you do suspect a respiratory infection Chestnut will need to be examined by your vet and placed on antibiotics. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

This is likely normal for her but I cannot say for sure without an exam. If she is pooping normally and still eating and drinking and playing then I wouldn't be too concerned. If it begins to change or you are worried, I would have your vet take a look to ensure it is normal. If you are able to get the noises on video, I would have your vet listen to see if they are normal for her or something to be concerned about. I hope this helps!

If you heard a sound in the middle of the night just a single time, and nothing else has ever happened before, I don't think there is anything to worry about just yet. If this happens again, you might want to consider setting up a camera or something while you are sleeping so you can review exactly what is happening. For now, I think you should operate under the assumption that either there was some dream activity, or Pippy maybe just bumped himself on something causing some discomfort. Hope this helps!

Thanks for reaching out about your hamster. Vocalization during sleeping could be a sign of respiratory disease that could be causing difficulty berthing. Monitor appetite and water intake, but a veterinary visit is recommended. Hamsters ask slightly prone to heart disease also, which can cause respiratory problems. Supplying supplemental heat might help. Good luck.

This most likely is a behavioral characteristic. I would recommend separating the hamsters and seeing if this stops or changes the behavior. I would also make sure that all the hamsters are getting along and the one making the noise is not getting picked on. IF it continues a vet visit is best to make sure there is no underlying disease or pain causing the noise. hope that helps and thanks for using pet coach

It sounds like Red may be having seizures. Make sure he is eating and drinking normally. If he continues to do this then I would recommend to contact your vet for an exam to ensure there is nothing wrong that could be causing the seizure like low glucose, an infection, diabetes, and more.