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Old 07-13-2017, 01:02 PM   #1
SabreRose
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Default Hamster reaching the end.

Sorry if this is the wrong folder for this.

I'm afraid my beloved Syrian is nearing the end of her little life. She's about two years old now (she was a rescue so not 100% on that but she's definelt not under 2) and in the last month or so she's really slowed down. She's at the point now where she sleep most of the time, has stopped using her wheel and has lost a little bit of weight. I've also noticed when she drinks, it's really slow.
I posted a while ago about her having a suspicious lump and I wonder if that has much to do with it. Though taking her to the vet I was told because of her age there was little they could really do but to keep an eye on it.
She used to come out of her nest to suss out any little noise but now almost nothing wakes met. Twice I've been convinced she's passed already because of her not coming out.

As sad as I am, I knew this would have to happen one day.

But the reason for my post is just to get some idea of how the end usually is? Has anyone had a hamster go slowly like this? How long did it take for them to pass?
I want as much time with her as possible but I'm trying to be realistic. I'll have enough time to be heartbroken n after.

Any advice or experience would be very welcome.
Thanks x
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Old 07-13-2017, 01:56 PM   #2
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Default Re: Hamster reaching the end.

I had a 3 yr Chinese who shut down in an instant before my eyes. Then she gained her strength back for a couple of days, then I found her dead lying in her cage. I don't believe she suffered at all.
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Old 07-13-2017, 04:05 PM   #3
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Default Re: Hamster reaching the end.

When I found Ivy cold, asleep and close to the end I tried to revive her, but I wished I hadn't because it made her passing worse for her and us. But I suppose if I had left her I would have felt bad for not trying. There probably isn't an easy way, but if it was me this time I would just leave her to fall into her forever sleep.
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