My hamster died of what I think is diabetes. She was sick a few days before and I feel immense guilt. I don't know if she loved me. Did she?

[WheelerOfSeeds1]

My hamster was 14 months old when she died. I loved her so so much. I got the biggest cage the store had.(not too big but wasn’t too small) And I had a consistent feeding schedule, the right amount. I didn’t handle her too much and she never yawned or showed off to me. I know She wasn’t scared of me. But I’m starting to doubt if she loved me. She passed away at 14 months after what I think was diabetes. She was drinking a lot and shaking while walking in her last few days. I noticed this and didn’t think anything of it. I know I could’ve saved her. But I don’t know if she really bonded with me. I feel so guilty that I didn’t take better care of her. She was a pearl colored winter White Russian dwarf hamster.

[SueShe]

The only one that could tell you if a hamster has feelings for a human being besides simple recognition that he/she gets the food from that person, would be your vet.

Also, I am not sure whether your pet had diabetes. It all depends on what kind of diet you put it on. Furthermore, the size of a cage is not really that important in terms of love and affection for the one that keeps it locked away.

Finally, in many countries, you are not allowed to keep a single hamster in a cage. They are social animals and must be held in couples. It could be that your hamster had other issues bur only an autopsy would be able to give you a definite answer. It could also be that your pet died of loneliness.

Whatever it was, I feel for you. Take care.

[Nikki1989]

The death of a much-loved pet is heartbreaking.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

You have my Blessings, when a pet passes away it does make you wonder why it happens, my cocker spaniel is deceased, and she has a birthday on Dec 23, 2023 she would have been going on 22 years old, but she passed due to chest cancer at age 15 so it's sad, and we can't blame ourselves but just go on and remember that you loved your hamster :) RIP sorry for your Lost

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Thanks for MHO :)

[Iron_Man]

Obviously, the hamster felt appreciate it. Did you play with it poke your finger in there or hold it? How do you know the hamsters a diabetic? How long are they supposed to live?

[Cristinaissweet]

Awe, I'm sure she loved you 😻

[BoopBoopBeep]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[Joker_]

rest in peace