I. Signs of aging in hamsters
In large In most cases, hamsters begin to age gradually around 15 months of age, move slowly, lose weight, become inactive, eat less and sleep much, and no longer like to stock up on food as much as they used to. Obvious manifestations of hamster aging. In addition, after the hamster enters the old stage, the hair is no longer soft and shiny, and it becomes easy to knot and sparse, and the body odor of the old hamster will become heavier, and the smell of urine will also be heavier.
Second, the characteristics of aged hamsters
1. The hair is loose and easy to depilate
After hamsters enter the aged stage, the hair It becomes easy to fall off, the body hair gradually becomes loose, and it is no longer as tight as before, and it always gives a feeling of not taking a bath for a long time, but in fact, frequent use of bath sand for cleaning will not improve much. Generally, the hair of juvenile and young hamsters is shiny and smooth like brocade, but as hamsters get older, they will become prone to shedding and the hair quality will become significantly worse. Hair removal in elderly hamsters is a process of natural aging, generally starting from the buttocks and stomach.
2. Prominent arched back
The arched back phenomenon is a distinctive feature of the aged hamster. , the vertebrae will also protrude significantly.
4. The body is long and narrow.
The hamster does not grow much flesh after entering the old age, and the body gradually loses weight.
5. Reduced exercise and food intake
When hamsters get old, their appetite will become worse, and the rat food they have been eating will not be easy to eat, and the absorption of hamsters will also decrease. , and the amount of exercise decreased.
Second, common senile diseases of hamsters
The senile diseases of hamsters are mostly Occurs after one and a half years of age. Common geriatric diseases in hamsters include kidney failure or chronic kidney failure, and aging hamsters may also experience hair loss after kidney failure. At the same time, kidney and bladder problems may cause thirst and urination in hamsters. increased symptoms. In addition, aging hamsters are also prone to diseases such as tumors, dental problems and cataracts. It is very common for older hamsters to have one or two broken incisors. Finally, constipation is also a common phenomenon in elderly hamsters, and a very small number of elderly hamsters may also suffer from heart disease, breathing difficulties, lack of energy and other symptoms.
The above are the common diseases of old age in hamsters, but not all hamsters will develop these diseases when they are old. However, once it is afflicted, it cannot be cured, and elderly hamsters generally cannot escape the result of death after they become ill.
Finally, I hope the pet owner can take good care of the aged hamster and try to let it have a peaceful old age.
