Some old hamsters may suffer from heart problems and these can lead to the hamster breathing difficultly. Some hamsters may also lose weight. This means that the hamster has only a few hours of life and that it chose that spot to die. I know that this may sound strange, but most hamsters do that.

Weight loss As your hamster gets older, it’s normal for it to lose quite a lot of weight over a long period of time. It is also normal for your hamster’s body shape to change quite dramatically. For example, young hamsters tend to look like a furball with faces (well that’s my description in any case!).

another way to check if you think your hamster is too “skinny” ~~ when you hold fuzzy, gently feel his back, shoulders and ribs… you should be able to feel a nice cushion of flesh covering these areas, these shouldn’t feel bony at all. if these areas do feel bony, that’s a sign of weight loss.

Other snacks Hamsters can eat certain fresh herbs, including basil, parsley and coriander. To make sure they get plenty of protein, you can also treat your hamster to a few pieces of hard-boiled egg, some mealworms or nuts – just be aware that nuts have a high fat content, and are very easy to overfeed.

Foods You Should Not Feed Hamsters

• Apple seeds.
• Raw beans.
• Raw potatoes.
• Almonds.
• Citrus fruit.
• Garlic.
• Onions.
• Rhubarb leaves or raw rhubarb.

While wood is the most natural chewing material, you can give your hamster dog biscuits that are free of garlic. Hard, crunchy treats will help grind the teeth down. Another option is paper towel rolls. These make a good chewing material, and hamsters love to hide out in them.

Fresh fruits (rinsed in water) are good too, such as apples, pears, bananas, grapes and most berries. But remember never to give any citrus fruits like oranges, limes, lemons or grapefruit. Only give small amounts at a time. In addition to fresh fruits and veggies, hamsters love whole grain breads and cereals.

1. Hamsters Will Groom Themselves When They’re Happy.
2. Hamsters Will Come Up To Their Owners To Show Happiness.
3. Stretching Is A Way That Hamsters Show Happiness.
4. Yawning Can Mean That A Hamster Is Happy.
5. A Hamster Will Try To Interact With You.
6. Hamsters That Collect And Store Food Are Happy.