My hamster died. What are the next steps for their final care?

Options that may be available to you for body care (depending on your municipality) include burial on your property, burial in a pet cemetery, cremation, or releasing the body to your animal control authority. I am sorry for your loss in Todo.

I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Unfortunately it s very difficult to establish exactly the day of the death, even though a post-mortem examination can give you a quite rough indication of it. Please take him as soon as possible to your local veterinarian. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

I am sorry for the loss of little Dolores. Unfortunately, without a post mortem exam, the cause of her passing is difficult to determine. She may have been ill at purchase or suffered a trauma or toxicity in the time between purchase and her passing. I would suggest you contact PetSmart and inquire about their health guarantee and what to do next.

A private cremation is more expensive for any pet. A broad range would be $100-$200 for a hamster, although it could be more. You can contact the local veterinary clinic and request an estimate. Most clinics will provide one as a matter of hospital policy.

I am so sorry for your loss. You can bury him in your back yard and put her body to rest. Maybe you can even say a few words to bless her body as you lay her to rest. If this is not possible then you can try contacting your local animal shelter or low cost clinic (a quick google search should bring one up) to see if they will take her body for you for you. Again I am so sorry for your loss. Best wishes and take care.

Hi, it is difficult to tell what could have happened. Was she eating and passing feaces fine ? Did she eat anything unusual ? Hamsters can be quite delicate and in absence of obvious signs it can be tricky to find a cause for sudden death. Sorry she passed away so suddenly and soon, I hope your next friend will have many happy days ahead. Hope this helps.

I am very sorry that your hamster is not well anymore. You definitely took good care of him as it is rare for hamsters to actually live for three years. If you think he is telling you that he is suffering and would like to have him euthanized humanely, then I suggest you call vets in your area tomorrow and ask for their fees. Vet fees vary greatly depending on location of the practice and also from vet to vet. Again, I am sorry, about your hamster not being well.