It is said that the life of the mouse is short, which is the law of natural life. Although it is cruel, there is nothing we can do. All we can do is to be better and better when the mouse is with us.
Small mouse begins to step into the life of an old mouse when it is about 1 year and 2 months old to 1 and a half years old. Let's talk about the characteristics of old mice, so that you can better take care of mice and mice at home.
1. High back
Because hamster
became thinner, and the bones began to slowly shrink, which is a sign of hamster aging.2. The body begins to lose weight
Generally, after the hamster gets old, the appetite will become poor, and then the body will lose weight quickly, after ruling out diabetes After it is possible, the weight of healthy hamsters will also drop sharply, and then stabilize, and the weight will decrease some time before dying. At this time, they can only supplement protein and feed more mealworms.
3. Severe hair loss
From the moment of aging, the hamster's hair loses its luster, and with age, the hair becomes more Rough and even the drops become bare, and they don't have much time left.
4. Poor appetite, unable to hold food
I suddenly eat very little of the food I originally liked to eat, and if I look closely, it turns out that my teeth are not working well , The claws that hold the food often tremble, and the food he loves can't be held. Now he only eats soft food, or soaked in water, which can improve the hamster's appetite.
5. Play less and sleep more
As the mice grow older, their physical strength can’t keep up, and the time to play with the wheels is limited. Less and less, more and more time to sleep, basically always sleeping before leaving.
How to take care of old hamsters?
Diet care: For old hamsters, in addition to normal rat food, you can slowly Start feeding soft foods. Synthetic food in rat food can be picked out, soaked in water to soften, and then given to hamsters. The immune system of the old hamster gradually weakens, and the owner can also take health care products at ordinary times.
Daily care: It is best to live in a single-layer hamster cage, reduce toys that need to climb, and live in a simple environment. The running wheel does not need to be removed, and a certain amount of exercise is necessary for older hamsters. The hamster cage needs to be tended more frequently as older hamsters can have a heavy body and urine odor.
Mouse is getting older, and the relationship with the owner is stronger. Seeing her getting older, it will not feel very good as the owner. I will spend more time with her every day and take care of her. Comb the hair and massage gently, so that the old mice can also have a comfortable old age.
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