Under normal feeding conditions, the lifespan of the hairy plant rat is generally 2-3 years. The lifespan of most hairy rats is about 2 and a half years, and the long-lived hairy rats can live for more than 3 years, but after all, they are still a few. However, the lifespan of the in-laws is generally slightly longer, between 3-3.5 years. In general, males live longer than females, and unborn females live longer than males.

In fact, the hairy plant rat has already started to age slowly when it is more than 1 year old. After 2 years old, you can see obvious signs of old age, such as the coat color is not as glossy and uniform as before, hair loss, Skin laxity, slow walking, stair climbing and tightrope walking were significantly reduced, etc. This is when our care becomes even more important.

1. Usually, pay attention to giving more small particles of food to make it easier for it to chew. Some oatmeal can be added to food, which is nutritious and easy to chew.

2. Add some lettuce, slice apples and carrots to add vitamins and water to them. Remember to change the water in the kettle frequently.

3. The running wheel in the cage can be lowered a little to make it easier for it to climb up. It can run as long as it wants, and it can do whatever it wants.

4. Give it a quiet and comfortable environment.

5. The resistance of old hairy plant rats is decreased. Remember to clean and change wood chips frequently to prevent bacterial infection.