Hi I am really upset and just needed some answers about my hamster his name was chester we had him almost 3 years he was the most loveable friendliest good heartwd guy very active Sunday he was very acctive then all of a sudden he started acting funny so I made sure he was drinking and eating the next morning I went to check on him and he still was acting funny he wasn't eating or drinking so I had to give him fluids but he would not eat he slept most of the day Monday night about 700 pm he tried walking around but jkept falling over I kept helping him back up finally he just laid on his side and stopped breathing I feel really bad because I tried everything for him it has been really hard I was just wondering why he was fine one minute and sick the next

Hello Angel,

May I firstly offer you my sincere condolences on the loss of Chester.

Having had many pets of various shapes, sizes and kinds and lost them through illness or old age, I certainly know how hard it can be to have to bear the loss of a beloved pet. Lets face it they are as much a family member as any human.

We lost our Jack Russell (Annie) at age 15 just over a year ago, and we still have not gotten over her.

If it any consolation at all, I doubt very much that the passing of Chester was any fault of yours. He simply died of old age. The natural lifespan of hamsters is 2 to 3 years. In human terms that is about 90.

Try to remember how much you loved Chester and cared for him extremely well. No doubt Chester loved you too in his own way.

Try to remember the fun times you had with him. Having had a hamster (Hamish) myself as a pet several years ago, I know how friendly and funny they can be.

I am sure he knew how much you cared for him and was very happy whilst he was with you.

Although you feel very sad at the moment, be assured that the hurt will eventually subside.

Take Care and R.I.P Chester.

Cy

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Originally Posted by angel345

hi i am really upset and just needed some answers about my hamster his name was chester we had him almost 3 years he was the most loveable friendliest good heartwd guy very active sunday he was very acctive then all of a sudden he started acting funny so i made sure he was drinking and eating the next morning i went to check on him and he still was acting funny he wasnt eating or drinking so i had to give him fluids but he would not eat he slept most of the day monday night about 700 pm he tried walking around but jkept falling over i kept helping him back up finally he just layed on his side and stopped breathing i feel really bad because i tried everything for him it has been really hard i was just wondering why he was fine one minute and sick the next

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I'm sorry for your loss of chester he sounded very nice but I thni this was caused because your hamster was very old! 3 years is ages normally there life spam is only 2 years!
So it probably got to old and suddenly just stoppted living.

Rest in peace dear chesterxxxx