There is no need to panic if your hamster has become flat – and it can get even as extreme as looking some kind of a weird furry pancake! Internet forums are alive with discussions regarding methods of how to “re-inflate” one’s hamster, but we can assure you that all of it is but hilariousness.
In reality, hamsters have a natural capability to make themselves flat upon encountering danger. It is their method to increase their stealth and get closer to the ground, making themselves less discoverable.
There is another reason for hamsters to make themselves “flat” – basically a sleepy and relaxed hamster will do – just watch this video to find out: