Tiny Hamster, Tiny Accident

A dwarf hamster named Vasya recently broke his arm during an overly ambitious workout on his exercise wheel. After the accident, the wheel was quickly removed from his home. His worried owner rushed him to the vet right away.

Treating a Tiny Patient

Helping such a small animal wasn't easy for the veterinarian. Vasya was too tiny for even an x-ray. Making a normal cast wouldn't work either, since casts need to dry while the patient stays still - something hamsters aren't known for doing.

Creative Veterinary Care

Vet Maria Firsove came up with a smart solution. She turned a cotton swab into what might be the world's smallest custom splint for Vasya's injured arm. During the procedure, the brave little hamster stayed remarkably calm. He only let out one tiny squeak when the vet had to straighten his hurt arm.

Life with a Tiny Cast

Vasya adjusted to life with his cast within just a few days. He continued eating and drinking normally. He also developed a flair for the dramatic - flopping onto his back like a wounded hero whenever he needed to rest.

Global Fame

People around the world fell in love with Vasya's story. His tiny cast captured hearts everywhere as fans cheered for his recovery. Photos of what might be the world's smallest cast spread quickly online.

Happy Recovery

The good news is that Vasya recovered well from his injury. He returned to his normal hamster activities but found safer ways to stay active. His exercise wheel remains retired, but his adventurous spirit lives on.

Vasya's story shows that even the smallest creatures deserve big care when they're hurt - and sometimes that means getting creative with cotton swabs to make the tiniest cast in the world.