My hamsters keep dying and I want them to live longer what should I do?
2006-11-22 09:14:08 · 13 answers · asked by melovemedog 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
A HAMSTER LIVES A SHORT, but very ACTIVE LIFE
Life span =only 18 months to 2 years maximum
But in that short life ,they pack an enourmouse amount of fun !!
whirling around on thier wheel , running in and out of tubes climbing up their cage , making thier nessts , eating and sleeping too .
To keep your hamster in good health, through his short life
you need to study, a good helpful manual on their care .
also join a local hamster club if you can , you will get lots of good first hand advice;
You did not say whether your hammy was;
a Syrian ( teddy bear ) hamster
or a Dwarf ( Russian ) hamster
they have different care issues
here are some sites that will be helpful ,
good luck
{^..^}
hamster care info on hamsters cages food grooming handling and ...
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http://www.petplanet.co.uk/petplanet/kids/kidshamster.htm
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Hamster Care
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How to take care a hamster is a simple or rather difficult task
5) Put some toys for them to play or to exercise for example a wheel. ... 7) Wash the hamster with powder to keep them clean.
http://www.canberrasec.org/cca/pmc/journalist/HAMSTERsharon.htm
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2006-11-22 09:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hamsters only live 2-3 years. If your's are dying at less than 2 years take a good look at the care you are providing. There are some very good websites and books out there.
2006-11-22 09:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They should be living for about 2 years, if all of them tend to die much sooner than that, they may not be getting the best care. And by that I mean, their cages may not be changed often enough, or you might be using cedar bedding which is terrible for their lungs. If you think you are taking good care of them and their deaths are really hurtful to you, maybe it would be best if you get an animal with a longer lifespan.
2006-11-22 12:17:44 · answer #3 · answered by jerrri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My condolences to your hamsters. Make sure your water isn't toxic, or perhaps you should keep them separate form each other because they hate one another. If they are separate, maybe they are lonely and you should try putting them together. It all depends.
2006-11-22 09:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by kcdude 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't buy hampsters then.Get a parrot.You 75 years outta them badboys.
2006-11-22 09:16:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TAke it to the doctor but they dont live long
2006-11-22 10:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Rachel G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a real pet!
2006-11-22 10:01:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
stop putting them in the freezer when you go out for the evening
2006-11-22 09:16:28 · answer #8 · answered by Ron H 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No Idea boss
2006-11-22 09:15:08 · answer #9 · answered by Sundu4u 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call your local vet in the yellow pages.
2006-11-22 09:15:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋