Aging hamster

[julnar]

My hamster, Madeleine, is three years old. I noticed yesterday that her bottom teeth don't seem to be in very good shape (there is a space between the two teeth where there was never any space before). She seems to still be chewing on the blocks and grassy nest in her cage, but I'm getting worried that she can't eat her food as well. I know she's

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[mistressindi]

What kind of food do you give her? I don't know about seed mix, but if you use lab blocks (Mazuri, etc) you could probably soak those in a little water to soften them up for her.

[julnar]

She eats a mixture of seeds and things. The blocks are a good suggestion; I hadn't thought of that. Thanks! I just want to do what I can to make sure she has a happy and comfortable life.