Everyone has their own lifespan, so do animals. For example, a dog’s lifespan can reach 10 to 15 years, and a cat’s lifespan can reach 10 to 15 years. Most hamsters have a life span of 2 to 3 years. If the hamster does not suffer from serious diseases, some can live for 3 to 4 years, so what are the signs of the hamster before it dies?
Signs of a hamster dying
Because of their small size, hamsters have a much shorter lifespan than cats and dogs. If they are not taken care of, common colds and diarrhea can kill hamsters.
The most common sign of a hamster before death is low iron content. The hamster will have symptoms of cold all over the body, because the whole body of the hamster will decline, and these organs will decline, resulting in a drop in body temperature, difficulty in breathing, panting, and muscle tissue can not open the lungs. internal organs, causing abnormal breathing in hamsters.
Hamsters will have diarrhea and vomiting. Vomiting may not be common. Diarrhea is very common. Severe diarrhea may lead to dehydration and even acidosis.
Signs of a hamster dying
The hamster’s back will still stand tall, because the hamster is slowly starting to lose weight, and the bones are slowly shrinking, which is a symptom of the hamster getting older. Before the hamster dies, this symptom will become very obvious, and it will no longer be as chubby as before. At this time, the hamster’s appetite will also become poor. In the case of excluding the disease, the healthy hamster will also lose weight.
Hair loss is also a sign of the hamster’s death. The remaining hair will not be as shiny as before, and the older the hamster gets, the hair will become rough, and in severe cases, it may fall and become bald.
Signs of a hamster dying
The eyesight of hamsters will also decline, and cataracts or senile glaucoma appear like humans. As the age increases, the hamster’s activity gradually decreases, and the time to sleep is more and more. Before death, the hamster is basically in the Sleep, many hamsters die in their sleep.
