
Hamster Life Span
I am 14 yrs old. I am really concerned about my Syrian hamster. He is about 2 yrs and 9 mths old. All of a sudden his health has seemed to deterioate. He looks like he is getting weaker everyday. I looked at his teeth and thought they were really long, so I took him to the vets. He said his teeth were fine. He doesn't eat much, I give him apples and cucumber and buy him treats. He has one little nibble and then he won't eat anymore. I am going to try to syringe feed him some slightly sour milk. He has water which has multi-vitatimns added to him, at first he really liked it but now he won't drink. He won't sleep in his house and when you touch him he is quite cold. He can't walk very well. All he wants to do is sleep. He has gone into hibnation quite a few times. Please help I am really worried.
The life span of hamster is two to three years. Your hamster is the equivalent of an 80 year old human. Most of the problems you are noticing are age related changes. As hamsters age they sleep more and more, and become weaker and slower. Keep feeding him the same as always, and avoid stress, heat and running out of water. Don't force feed or syringe feed, for this may make him choke or have problems. Definately do not feed strange foods such as sour milk, for it may induce diarrhea. Keep his cage clean with fresh water and food always available. He will likely pass away in his sleep without pain or discomfort. If he appears to be in pain, crying and constantly fidgeting, your veterinarian may be able to help.
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Hamster Life Span

I am 14 yrs old. I am really concerned about my Syrian hamster. He is about 2 yrs and 9 mths old. All of a sudden his health has seemed to deterioate. He looks like he is getting weaker everyday. I looked at his teeth and thought they were really long, so I took him to the vets. He said his teeth were fine. He doesn't eat much, I give him apples and cucumber and buy him treats. He has one little nibble and then he won't eat anymore. I am going to try to syringe feed him some slightly sour milk. He has water which has multi-vitatimns added to him, at first he really liked it but now he won't drink. He won't sleep in his house and when you touch him he is quite cold. He can't walk very well. All he wants to do is sleep. He has gone into hibnation quite a few times. Please help I am really worried.

The life span of hamster is two to three years. Your hamster is the equivalent of an 80 year old human. Most of the problems you are noticing are age related changes. As hamsters age they sleep more and more, and become weaker and slower. Keep feeding him the same as always, and avoid stress, heat and running out of water. Don't force feed or syringe feed, for this may make him choke or have problems. Definately do not feed strange foods such as sour milk, for it may induce diarrhea. Keep his cage clean with fresh water and food always available. He will likely pass away in his sleep without pain or discomfort. If he appears to be in pain, crying and constantly fidgeting, your veterinarian may be able to help.

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