How Long Can Your Hamster Go Without Eating? Six Tips for Keeping Them Alive

sure to feed your hamster a nutritious wellrounded diet.
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Hamsters can be finicky when it comes to food just like any pet. Whats going on when your fuzzy friend decides to stop eating? Hamsters are descendants of wild animals and in the wild they needed to store food for times when food would not be available. They also stock up on food when theyre out much like we do with groceries. We do it so we wont have to go out daily and get more food. In some ways that is also true for hamsters. They choose to stock up on food because of the threat of predators. If they stay in their deep tunnels and out of sight they tend to live longer.
Domesticated hamsters still have the same instincts as their wild ancestors but little reason to worry about running out of food or being killed by predators. They spend time thinking ahead and hoping that they do not run out but theyre set just in case. Depending on depending on many details and circumstances your hamster should be okay to go three or four days without food or water. If your hamster is elderly and thin they likely cannot go that long. Most pet hamsters retain a chunky physique because they eat and drink well. If you notice your hamster rubbing its mouth a lot it may have a dental issue and needs to go to the vet immediately. Hamsters can break their teeth by chewing on their enclosures or on their water bottles. Its best to use a dish for water since it is fresher and will not break their teeth.
Some Tips to Keep Your Hamster Alive
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