minicooper, rhona, did not ask if there was anything physically wrong with her hamster. Her hammy does not need to see a vet. When hamsters get older their bodies and minds naturally change and it is perfectly normal. Obviously you misunderstood the question and we know you are just trying to help. But as far as the issue goes I ask that you please drop this subject and focus on the /real/ question at hand.
Thank you
Rhona, I bet that all living creatures can go a little senile in their old age. At least I know dogs and cats can
I wonder to what extent a hammy could go senile that you would notice.. hamsters are silly creatures at times to begin with.
My hamster Gwen seems to take food from her food bowl and then store back in there. It makes no sense to me but she’s certainly not an old hamster yet! Well at least it's not destructive behavior! Quite cute actually. There is a good article about aging hams on HC... have you read it?