[Pebbles82]

Also let him eat anything he likes really. It's still important to put out dry hamster mix as well as he may eat a bit and it'll help stop his teeth getting too long - also they still like to continue with the habit of pouching it and hoarding it.

Avoid clean outs and disturbing him too much - spot clean if necessary but I'd leave it as long as possible and be minimal about it.

Sometimes they still have the spirit to feel young even when tired and can still enjoy the odd new toy. I added a hammock low down and a large cork log when our last syrian was getting older and having difficulty walking and he really enjoyed them. As you have a tank style a hammock may be tricky but maybe a new hide or cork log for interest (coconut hide maybe?). I also put one of those hyacinth balls in and used to stick pumpkin seeds under the folds every few days and he enjoyed trying to get those out.

And just lots of love and cuddles. I'm sure your set up is fine for an older hamster anyway as probably mostly on one level but have added a video I did when our hamster was getting old in case there are any ideas there. My main concern was that when removing levels, he might feel a bit exposed which is why I added the large cork log and more floor toys so he had more things to sit under and climb over. The cork log is a nice low climb

The first one was a lowered set up while he was still active. The second one was after ramps and shelf were removed when he started wobbling more and the added floor toys.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMAVwgXnvd8



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIxHqvr9wTY