Dwarf hamsters can live about 2-3 years. The lifespan of most dwarf hamsters is about two and a half years, and a few dwarf hamsters live to three years.

Generally, male hamsters live longer than female hamsters, and female hamsters that have not given birth live longer than male hamsters.

Factors that affect the life span of dwarf hamsters:

1. Environment

A safe, comfortable, spacious and hygienic environment is very important to the health of mice and rats. It can make rats live happier lives.

2. Diet

Whether the diet is safe or not is related to the health of mice. It is crucial to provide rats with healthy and quality food. Food and water should be changed frequently to keep them fresh, especially fresh vegetables and fruits, and do not stay in the cage for more than 24 hours.

3. Cage together or separate cages

Dwarf hamsters are solitary animals, so it is recommended to keep one hamster in one cage. Rats in shared cages usually have one who is bullied. , living alone can make it no longer live a fearful life and live more comfortably.

4. Genetic diseases

Heredity often affects the life span of rats and mice unconsciously. Avoiding inbreeding between rats and mice and reducing the breeding frequency of rats can increase their lifespan. For those rats with genetic diseases, try not to let them reproduce to avoid affecting the health of future generations.

5. Medical treatment

Whether you are sick or injured, you need timely medical treatment. If you know how to take care of yourself, you can prepare some common care medicines at home. If you don’t understand, you can go to a nearby pet hospital for treatment.

6. Exercise

Life lies in exercise. Appropriate exercise helps rats and mice stay healthy and live longer. Equipping Rat with toys such as running wheels, running balls, swings, etc. can effectively increase its amount of exercise.