RIP ButterBear....

[.sarah]

I feel like such a terrible mommy for not thinking of that .
P.S. Do you think it was contagious, since he and Dipstick were living in the same cage?

Don't think you're a terrible mom! Diarreah is very seldom serious is humans, cats, and dogs, so why would we think it was in hamsters? It's just something I read when I first got my hamster. A good forum for more reference is Hamster Hideout.

Sorry, I don't know too much about diseases in hamsters. Maybe someone else here can help you or maybe you could join that forum and ask?

[Zippy]

Oh no.Bri i am so sorry.RIP Butterbear.You are missed.I would have thought Butterbear was just stressed a little and not ill don't blam yourself you are a great mommy to your little babies they are lucky to have you

[Miss Z]

I'm so sorry Bri, my thoughts are with you. RIP sweet ButterBear, your little life did bring joy to Briana's and you will be sorely missed.

It sounds like he had wet tail, which is contagious. I'd keep an eye on Dipstick and if you suspect anything get him to the vet immediately. Wet tail is a killer but if it's spotted within 24 hours it can sometimes be curable. I would move him to another cage or give the cage a thorough scrubbing with strong disinfectant. I really hope Dipstick will be OK and keep strong Bri.