[header] How to know if your hamster is dying [title] Spend time with your hamster every day. [step] It is important to spend time with your hamster every day so that you know her normal behavior. A change in your hamster's behavior is an important indicator that she is sick.
[header] How to know if your hamster is dying [title] Spend time with your hamster every day. [step] It is important to spend time with your hamster every day so that you know her normal behavior. A change in your hamster's behavior is an important indicator that she is sick.
Your hamster might starve herself and die, but eating too much food is another sign that she is developing a disease. [substeps] Hamsters' symptoms vary by species, and you need to be patient. If you don't spend time with your hamster regularly, you might not recognize important changes in your hamster's behavior. [substeps] Get into a routine, so that you spend the same part of the day with your hamster. The best way to tell if your hamster is sick is to take her for a walk throughout the day. [substeps] Choose a time when your hamster is safe and you can interact with her in a quiet, private space. If you notice her teeth grinding, diarrhea, moves her feeder back and forth during the day, or otherwise shows signs of dehydration, take her to the vet. [substeps] For example, take your hamster for a tour of the hamster's cage every other day.