Life of Hamster

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"What factors affect hamster life span? Just some of the factors that affect how long a hamster will live are: Species Genetics Diet Exercise Living environment Illness Quality of care The first two factors are beyond your control. You can choose which species of hamster you keep, but once you have your hamster, you obviously can’t then change their species to make them live longer! Genetics are also beyond your control. Some hamsters will have inherited genes from their parent and grandparents that help them to live a long life, while other hamsters will have inherited genes that lead to shorter life spans. Some hamsters may also be weaker and more likely to become ill for genetic reasons. Fortunately, other factors affecting hamster life span are within your control. You can help your hamster live longer by: Feeding them a healthy diet Encouraging them to exercise Giving them a nice, clean home Looking out for signs of illness and treating any problems quickly and effectively Generally taking good care of them and keeping them healthy and happy Doing this won’t change the fact that some hamster species generally live shorter lives, or make up for poor genes, but it will give your hamster the best chance of living to its full potential."