I'm getting a Syrian hamster. How long do they typically live at home?

Hi, I assume you're asking if we think Pippy and Piper are indeed Syrian variety of Hamster- yes they are!! I had a hamster just like the darker colored one and he lived for 2 years which is the normal lifespan. They are cute and I'm glad they get along well!

I am sorry for the loss of your hamster. A clean, warm, stress free environment is critical to the health of any pet. Stress can predispose a hamster to serious infection. Provide a healthy diet and plenty of chew toys to keep teeth worn down. Your veterinarian can trim teeth if necessary. Regular veterinary checks are also strongly recommended.

Hello. I would guess that Smidge is indeed pregnant. Hamsters reach breeding age at 6-10 weeks & are pregnant an average of 13-22 days. Since she is new to you & her environment, it is important to not disturb her too much once she has her brood. Hamsters will often kill their litter if they feel threatened, so observe her carefully before reaching in to grab her. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thanks for reaching out about Blizzard. Dwarf hamsters typically have a life expectancy of 2.5-3.0 years. Just because of showing signs of illness, does not mean approaching death. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Signs of dying depend on which organ system is affected. Good luck.

I'm sorry to hear that! I don't see Theo's age. Typically hamsters live about 2 years. So depending on how long you've had him, he may have been reaching the end of his natural life span. These little guys can take a turn for the worse very quickly, so its not unusual for them to seemingly die suddenly. There is no way to know the cause of death without doing an autopsy and having a little more information on how he was acting and doing in the hours and day or 2 before he died. If you just found him dead in the last 12 hours, you can all a veterinarian local to you and ask if they'd be willing to do an autopsy. I would recommend that you clean the cage and change the bedding for the other hamster, just in case it was something potentially contagious. I'm so sorry for you loss. Thank you for trusting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question.

These signs could be signs that Cookie is not feeling well but it could also be a sign of aging. Hamsters typically live about 2 years so Cookie is middle aged and slowing down is normal. monitor his eating and drinking very closely. If he is showing signs of illness, find a veterinarian who sees pocket pets. Please post again if you have any further questions.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to PetCoach. These are very good questions and it is thoughtful of you to ask these prior to obtaining a hamster. I've attached a link that is very helpful in explaining certain hamsters that live well together and special care instructions. I hope this is helpful! https://www.omlet.co.uk/guide/hamsters/getting_a_hamster/keeping_more_than_one