My hamster is really old, can someone help??

Question

I know hamsters only live up to three years, and four is pushing it. But I don't know how old my hamster is. Can anyone tell me how old she is just by looking at her? Here is a pic:/Users/hannahliz/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2008/May 11, 2008/966823824_32a73b953a.jpg

Okay, this isn't MY hamster, but they look axactly alike. HELP!!!

Answer 1

Unfortunately I haven't been able to see the picture but here are some signs of old age: Hair loss, loss of appetite, over grown teeth, slow movement, sleeping for long periods of time-more than usual, slight aggressiveness. Some hamsters get some of these some don't but if your hamster does have some of these you can buy vitamin drops from your vet. your vet will be able to tell you the estimated age of your pet. Another good thing is cod liver oil capsules, I used to cut a hole in the capsules and sprinkle a little on his dry food and mix it in it helped his coat grow back a bit he was 3 and a bit years old. Hamsters usually only live for 18 months so four years is very good.

Answer 2

my pet geribl died a few days ago he was three.  I did it from the year I got him. 05....he lived to 08.  So that was three years.  Just go from the year you go her and the year he dies.

Answer 3

it wont work. ive got the same problem with my hamster, i dont know how old he is. hes either 1 or 2