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Senior hamster suffering. How much is euthanasia and where's a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | 2 years and 4 months old

Hi I have a Siberian hamster who is 3 years old. His name is Chiquito. He is now considered a senior. He seems to be in a lot of pain. I feel that he is suffering a lot.... He has always been healthy so I have never been had to take him to a vet. I feel like I need to do a Euthanasia treatment, I would like to know the price. And the nearest store near Taunton MA that has a vet on site.

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 14th, 2018

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.

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