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My hamsters passed away. What should I do now, and can I find out why?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | 1 year old

two of my hamsters passed away this morning can i do anything

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2017

I am so sorry two of your hamsters passed away this morning, please accept my condolences. Hamsters unfortunately do not live long, and if you didn't have them from birth, they may have been older than you thought. You can take them into a vet to perform a necropsy (an autopsy for animals) that may give some answers as to why they passed away. This may give you some closure, and help with your grieving. Again, please accept my condolences for your loss :-(

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