1, In terms of diet, hamsters may have bad teeth when they are old, such as broken teeth , crooked, brittle, or tooth decay, these conditions will affect the hamster’s eating. For example, dry and hard food should not be fed to the elderly hamster, and the diet structure must be adjusted in time. In addition to feeding rat food daily, pet owners can start feeding hamsters some soft food. Synthetic food in rat food can also be picked out and soaked before giving it to hamsters, such as egg whites, oatmeal, carrots, and cucumbers. Soft food for older hamsters. Older hamsters are also prone to constipation, so pay more attention to dietary fiber intake in their daily diet.
2. When taking care of elderly hamsters, pet owners should pay attention to slowing down the hamster’s life rhythm, such as letting the hamster live in a single-layer cage, reducing toys that need to climb, and living The simpler the environment, the better. But the running wheel in the cage does not need to be removed, because the old hamster also needs to exercise. After the hamster is old, the body odor and urine smell will be heavier, so the pet owner needs to clean the hamster cage more frequently, and check the hamster’s eyes, teeth, claws and other parts every day, and take immediate treatment measures if any abnormality is found.
3, The hamsters should be kept in separate cages regardless of their age, and if the old hamsters and Young hamsters are kept in the same cage, and the old hamster is likely to be bullied or injured in a fight with the hamster. Older hamsters can’t withstand much stimulation, and living with other hamsters can also cause hamsters to be stressed out, which can affect their health.
4.Once the hamster is old, it is easy to suffer from some diseases, such as liver disease, kidney disease, tumor, etc. These diseases will accelerate the hamster’s physical exertion and lead to its physical resistance. It is getting worse and worse, so pet owners should also pay attention to the prevention of these diseases.
Old hamsters are just like young hamsters. If you have any other questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.
