My Hamster

[Shockwave.2CC]

Trust me, I know what hamsters can get through. They're trained escape artists. But there is no way a syrian could compress it's body to fit through the bars on a standard hamster cage. I've not had experience with dwarfs, but petsathome sells cages that are designed for that breed. Glass or plastic cages can also stop the air circulation and limit the interaction you can have with it.

Anyway, it's a shame they don't live longer. The ones I've had have generally lived for 2 years, although my last one died after only a few months due to wet tail. They make good little companions if you spend enough time getting to know them. Do you think you'll have another @Shockwave.2CC;? I would have got another one, but I didn't feel I could put the time in any more.

No probably not as it was my 4th one and I don't think I could handle another death

[Chris]

No probably not as it was my 4th one and I don't think I could handle another death

I know that feeling I stopped at 4 too.

[Red]

Aww poor wee hamster.
mine lived for 5 years!! best pet ever.

[alilbitoflauren]

Awh poor hamster