soapdragon Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 We got 2 Chinese hamsters from a rescue centre 3 years ago come the end of July. They thought they were about 6 months old then and, although Hoi Sin died about 6 months ago, Wun Tun is still with us and sprightly. He is waggling his rear end a bit so I think walking is a bit difficult he is still bright of eye and inquisitive. Can he really be 3.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 I’d guess so. You are looking at averages with life expectancy of them anyway. We had a guinea pig who lived to 11 so way outside our expectations. Sadly, she died when being looked after by a child whose parents wouldn’t allow him m to keep animals long term. He cried for 4 days....... just enjoy him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 1, 2018 Author Share Posted July 1, 2018 1 minute ago, Patricia W said: I’d guess so. You are looking at averages with life expectancy of them anyway. We had a guinea pig who lived to 11 so way outside our expectations. Sadly, she died when being looked after by a child whose parents wouldn’t allow him m to keep animals long term. He cried for 4 days....... Oh no! That poor child! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Sad news....poor WunTun has suddenly deteriorated. He is now not eating and is just sitting in his cage. He is struggling to move; seems to be pulling his back end along. I will 'phone the vet first thing tomorrow but I do fear its the PTS route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Sorry to hear it, but as you say, he’s had a good innings - obviously down to stellar hamster husbandry 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Off to the vet this morning; he has now virtually stopped eating and is repeatedly gnawing at his back legs. I feel so guilty; this is the very worst part of pet ownership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Why feel guilty? This hamster has outlived most others and had a great life along the way! Rest in peace little Wun ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks CT! The vet said straight away that now was the time and, on emptying out his cage, I found two of the three little stashes of sunflower seeds that we always hide for our hammys after cleaning them out. Usually they are straight into nosing around and digging for them so the fact they are still there from Sunday afternoon indicates that he just gave up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
