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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-23 | Amanda Swain | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you! They have calmed down some and i can pick them up but they are still very spooked but thanks so much.!(: |
| 2009-11-19 | karla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | You are awesome! You answered my question really well, and now I feel better about telling my mom that hamsters don't smell as long as the cage is clean!Thank you so much! :) |
| 2009-11-19 | Emily | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for helping. Her eye looks better now, so I am going to let it alone unless it gets worse again. |
| 2009-11-19 | Rod | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thankyou.Will keep you informed. |
| 2009-11-17 | sergio | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you i will try to do this |
| 2009-11-17 | Kia | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for replying so fast! I really appreciate the advice and I'm going to buy him a hamster ball and see if he gains any confidence from that. I wont give up on him! Thanks again. |
| 2009-11-14 | amanda | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | thank you so much, i want the poor little guy to get better, and i have made an appointment with the vet. thank you for your politeness and care, you did help quite a bit. thank you so much |
| 2009-11-09 | katie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you so much for your reply...i appreciate it |
| 2009-11-05 | Caitlin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for taking the time to answer my question, your response was very helpful. :) |
| 2009-11-05 | Marie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | She was a great answerer |
| 2009-11-05 | Becky | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thankyou for giving me some peace of mmind. |
| 2009-10-29 | Helen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-28 | tintin | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | Yes | thanx |
| 2009-10-27 | Stephanie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Sheila! That is great information - I really appreciate the depth of your answer! Stephanie |
| 2009-10-27 | Julia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! It was a really good advice, and I should defintley pick Winter whites. Not plum branches then, but pear will work. A very polite and informative answer!:) |
| 2009-10-24 | syrian hamster distressed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | THANK YOU SO MUCH! You are the best expert all of the others take quite a long time to answer but you are just amazing. You should be nominatated evry month! ROCK ON. |
| 2009-10-23 | KJ | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the quick reply, the vet squeezed me in on Thursday. He thinks he might have a bit of a respiratory infection so he's on Novotrimel for a couple weeks. He is old but otherwise has been great. His eye was stuck shut today so we helped him with that. Hopefully the antibiotic will do the trick. I did check his teeth and they are fine. I think the drugs make him feel yucky, not eating as much as I would like to see. I'll let you know how he makes out. Take care :) |
| 2009-10-23 | Emm | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-21 | Stormy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I am so happy to hear that she may have just sprained her back,, she is moving her legs a little more today, but is still having difficulty manovering around. I did take the tube's off her cage and made her a bed on the bottom level, I do have to help her get to her water, as it is part of the tubing system. I will probably buy her a normal cage where the water sit's between the bars to give her better acsses. Thank you so much for answering my question so quickly. and for the encuraging words. Stormy |
| 2009-10-20 | Cassandra | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-20 | Jayavarman | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | A very good and knowledgeable person that everyone should seek help. |
| 2009-10-16 | sandy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-16 | Brittany | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you for your help |
| 2009-10-15 | Jennifer | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much. I plan to hit the health store this afternoon after school is out. The vet sent home a medicine called metronidazole, I gave it to him twice last night and gave him some pepto and gatorade. He is actually eating now. He is still extremely frail though. I really do appreciate the advice, it is nice to know that there is someone out there who does care. My daughter and son have prayed and prayed to God to help him, so maybe all will be well. Thank you again! |
| 2009-10-15 | tintin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks |
| 2009-10-15 | Sally | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-13 | hyam | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | You are very good with the questions whe answering them i reali like that . Your the best!! |
| 2009-10-11 | Leonna | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your answers. Unfortunately, our hamster died the day we recieved your answer. Again, thank you for letting us know the possibilites and for helping us try for the better. I'm glad to have you as an advisor. |
| 2009-10-10 | Jovian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-08 | Leonna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes |
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Answers by Expert:
Sheila Adby
Expertise
Syrian hamsters are my specialty, however, I have kept Campbells,Winter Whites and gerbils in the past. I can advise on most subjects associated with hamsters, including housing, bedding, feeding, handling, new borns and catching escapees. I have had some experience of various health problems with hamsters and can offer my opinion and advice on basic health issues, however I am not a qualified vet and therefore cannot recommend drugs etc. My website is www.thehamstersite.com
Experience
I have been keeping hamsters and other small animals for more than 12 years. My favourites are Syrian hamsters and I foster litters and 'difficult' hamsters for a rescue centre. My job is to tame hamsters ready for re-homing, which is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy looking after new litters and raising the pups. I have co-written a book on hamsters with my local vet and have a website: www.thehamstersite.com
Publications
Hamsters in Sickness and in Health - Sheila Adby and Dan O'Neill ISBN186163218-5 (Capall Bann Publishing)
Education/Credentials
Educated to A Level standard in the UK.
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