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Our pet hamster is about 2-3 years old. in the last two ...


Sent to Pet Experts December 05, 2005 9:27 p.m.

Our pet hamster is about 2-3 years old. in the last two weeks he has exhibited very poor balance, limping, poor appetite, and most recently with eyes being almost closed. He hasn't ever been dropped and his diet has not changed. Can you give us some advice?

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Age: 2; Male; Breed: Hamster

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December 05, 2005 9:57 p.m. (29 minutes and 52 seconds later)
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Unfortunately if he is between 2 and 3 years of age he is at the end of his life expectancy. The normal life span for one is 2 years so you have done a great job. He may have a tumor somewhere that is causing all of these things as they are very common in hamsters- or it could be just plain old old age. The most humane thing to do would be to take him to the vet for an exam. Please prepare yourself though as he is most likely going to tell you it is his time. The best thing you can do ,if he tells you this, is to let the vet humanely put him to sleep so he does not suffer.

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Sent December 05, 2005 10:32 p.m. (34 minutes and 51 seconds later)

Thank you very for your quick response. We are going to call our vet in the morning and hope for the best. Thank you again.
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