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cypher · 11-23-2018, 11:05 PM

Does he still try to use the wheel? If he does & doesn't fall or look as though he may hurt himself then I would leave it, if it looks as though he's in danger of hurting himself if he tries to use the wheel then it might be better to remove it.
When they get older you just have to let them guide you by their behaviour & actions really, there's no one way to do things.
Is he having any treatment for the arthritis? Vets will usually give metacam to help if needed.

11-23-2018, 11:05 PM
cypher Dwarf whisperer Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wales UK Posts: 24,789	Re: Old hamsters, athritis, and wheels? Does he still try to use the wheel? If he does & doesn't fall or look as though he may hurt himself then I would leave it, if it looks as though he's in danger of hurting himself if he tries to use the wheel then it might be better to remove it. When they get older you just have to let them guide you by their behaviour & actions really, there's no one way to do things. Is he having any treatment for the arthritis? Vets will usually give metacam to help if needed. __________________ Slave to Zak. Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri ❤️