How Long Do Hamsters Live? What are the Signs Before They Die?

The thing hamster owners must experience is seeing the beloved mouse leave. This is a sad thing, but there is no way to avoid it because the life span of hamsters is too short and too short compared to other pets.

How short is it? Usually 1.5 to 3 years. Therefore, babies who raise hamsters must be careful. As long as the mice are lively and cute when alive, they will be gone after two or three years, and they can be considered to have lived a happy and happy life. in sorrow.

Some hamsters often have even shorter lifespans due to breeding or disease problems. So what are the signs of a hamster dying?

1. The Back is Raised High

As the hamster becomes thinner, the bones also begin to slowly shrink, which is a sign of aging in the hamster.

2. The Body Begins to Lose Weight

Generally, when hamsters get old, their appetite will become poor, and then their bodies will lose weight quickly. After the possibility of diabetes is excluded, the weight of healthy hamsters will also drop sharply, and then stabilize. At this time, you can only supplement protein and feed more mealworms.

3. Severe Hair Loss

From the moment of aging, the hamster's hair loses its luster, and as they get older, the hair becomes very rough, and even falls out and becomes bald, and they don't have much time left.

4. Poor Appetite, Unable to Hold Food

I suddenly eat very little of the food I originally liked to eat. If you look closely, it turns out that the teeth are not working well. The claws holding the food often tremble. Overwater can improve the appetite of hamsters.

5. Play Less and Sleep More

As he gets older, his physical strength can't keep up, he spends less and less time playing the wheel, and he spends more and more time sleeping. He basically always sleeps before leaving.