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Pebbles82 · 09-22-2022, 05:09 PM

No when my Syrian was dying, he would perk up a bit when out of the cage - ie look less ropey and be slightly more interactive. But he wasn't able to run around.

That's good news anyway. When the colder weather comes, they can hide away a lot more and sleep longer - like they're preparing for colder weather. And the darker nights affect them too I think.

Are you sure he's not just eating from his hoard? He could have just changed his hoarding habits. When they empty the food bowl, they don't eat much of it - they hoard most of it. And tend to eat from their hoards. Although the 5g weight loss doesn't sound good. But they can start to get leaner as they get older.

I have a "nightcam" so I can review what my hamsters have been doing at night while I'm asleep. If you could see his night time activities you might find he's perfectly active, and drinking, and grooming etc.

Just keep an eye on him. I'd suggest getting him out like this every night - even waking him a bit earlier to get him out (then you might see him stretch and yawn and see his teeth).

09-22-2022, 05:09 PM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: My hamster isn't eating almost anything No when my Syrian was dying, he would perk up a bit when out of the cage - ie look less ropey and be slightly more interactive. But he wasn't able to run around. That's good news anyway. When the colder weather comes, they can hide away a lot more and sleep longer - like they're preparing for colder weather. And the darker nights affect them too I think. Are you sure he's not just eating from his hoard? He could have just changed his hoarding habits. When they empty the food bowl, they don't eat much of it - they hoard most of it. And tend to eat from their hoards. Although the 5g weight loss doesn't sound good. But they can start to get leaner as they get older. I have a "nightcam" so I can review what my hamsters have been doing at night while I'm asleep. If you could see his night time activities you might find he's perfectly active, and drinking, and grooming etc. Just keep an eye on him. I'd suggest getting him out like this every night - even waking him a bit earlier to get him out (then you might see him stretch and yawn and see his teeth).