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Old 02-15-2022, 09:25 PM   #1
Grinewin
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Question The Last Months With An Elderly Hamster

Hi all! I last came here for advice about my syrian hamster Bertha's broken tooth last month and I'm happy to report the broken tooth is growing and the vet reassured me that all of her other teeth are in alignment so all should be well in that regard.

She does seem to officially capital "O" Old now (slowing down, bonier than she used to be, showing signs of kidney failure, etc.) so I wanted to get some guidance and information from those of you who have experience with older hamsters / the process of the last months of their lives. Bonus points if you have experience with the disease progression of renal failure; we're not 100% sure that's what's going on with her, but between renal failure, renal cancer, and diabetes (the vet's best guesses), the first one seems most likely for a three-ish year old syrian hamster. I don't expect to have her with me by the end of the year but it's hard to find a hamster specific prognosis so who knows, really.

Mostly, I'd just like to know what to expect. I know none of you can tell me how long she'll live or what the end will be like for her specifically, but I'm very much the sort of person who likes to research everything, so I want to mine this community for all the info I can
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Old 02-16-2022, 02:18 AM   #2
Ria P
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Default Re: The Last Months With An Elderly Hamster

It really is a matter of observation and noting any signs of decline in case the hamster needs a daily dose of painrelief which several of my hamsters benefited from in the last months of their lives.

When their mobility or eyesight started to fail, i adjusted their habitat to a bungalow by removing fall risks and making sure that everything was easily accessible.

One of my Syrians is slowing down and showing signs of decreased kidney function but all i can do is to make sure that he has fresh water and clean his toilet more often.

You will know when life becomes a burden or your hamster will give you a sign should there come a time when it is kinder to help them on their way.

Enjoy whatever time you and Bertha have left together. Time becomes so precious when they get old.
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