Ferdie Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 My dd has a dwarf hamster that is 2 1/2 years old. Two months ago he was bleeding near his tail and was very weak. I thought it was his time, but he made an amazing recovery and was back to normal for a while. This week he has lost most of the hair on his head and back and is scratching alot. He is also bleeding - I think from the scratching. His energy seems fine. Since our hamster is near the end of his life age wise my dh doesn't want to pay for a vet visit and thinks we should euthanize the hamster to put him out of his misery. He called two vets and they want $60 to euthanize a hamster, which my dh doesn't want to pay. Does anyone know if hair lost is a sign that he is in his final days? If we decide to end his life, is there any safe/kind way to do that? We really don't know what to do at this point and my dh and dd are very stressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Honestly, I'd just try to make him comfy, with extra-soft bedding and his fav food. If he lets you hold him, wash your hands well after. He will probably not last much longer. We have had many, many gerbils, and once they get to hair loss or bleeding issues, it's near the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdie Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Thanks! I thought maybe he had allergies, but it sounds like this is his time. My dd has been so stressed seeing him everyday. Maybe I should move him out of her room and take over feeding him until the end. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I would say that, unfortunately, he has reached a ripe old age, and is not long for this world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 He does sound like he is nearing the end. We had a hamster as well that was just not letting go despite a horrible infection. Our vet also wanted a lot of money to put him to sleep. I ended up calling our animal shelter, and they did it for $5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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