my old hammy is dying (3 and a half years) :'( dont know whats best to do, he isnt squeeking and we are hand feeding him, but he is is just so slow, can barely stand, should we keep him comfy and warm or should we take him to the vets, and i know they will put him to sleep he isnt squeeking, so i dont think he is in pain, but you can tell its the end soon just worried about him being in pain, what else can i do

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I'm afraid I dont know much about hamsters, though 3 1/2 I imagine is a good age for him to have reached. It's a very hard decision to make (I had to do it myself today, for one of my rats), especially as prey species they can be good at hiding any pain they feel. If he's eating & drinking & is still able to do most of the things that hamsters do with enjoyment then it may not be time yet. ((((hugs))))

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What is he dying from? If it's something that could potentially cause pain (e.g tumours) then I would take him to be PTS.

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Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, and some stink.

he cant get round his cage anymore, ive never had this happen before, but he hsa degraded so much over night, i can feel a lump that wasnt there a couple of days ago, one eye is closed and he cant get up properly would he squeek if he was in pain?

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He might or might not, sometimes they're good at hiding pain, if this has come on this quickly I would take him to the vet, ultimately it will be your decision but if he's as bad as he sounds I think it may be kinder for him to be PTS

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i think i would take him to vet ..((hugs)) xxx

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phoning to make an appointment now, wanted him to die peacefully, but im so worried about him being in pain

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Not always. Hamsters a prey animals and will do everything they can to hide signs of pain. I think you should take his to a vet so see what they think. He might have some kind of infection that's making him feel poorly.

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Owned by Fern, Heidi, Asteroid, Bubbles & Fizz
Missing Snippet, Frost, Willow & Nix


Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, and some stink.

got an appointment at 5.10, wish me luck urghhh feel sick, thanks for the quick help

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thinking of you hun ..massive hugs xxxx

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