If the scent glands of a male hamster has open sores, this could be caused from excessive grooming or licking. The hamster should not have any dry, flaky or red patches of skin. His ears have been a little dry for a while but they dont seem to be bothering him and he is still eating and drinking as normal. Some hamsters go really bald around these and if this is the case for your hamster. It doesnt seem to bother him he isnt scr read more. Also, your hamster may not want to eat the treats it usually enjoys. Your vet might find that your pet is losing its hair due to ringworm. Jan 14, 2020 and remember that if youre stressed, kitty is stressed too.
A hamster with fur missing either on or just above the nose is nothing to worry about. A food and water that most pet supply store get your hamster feel its living in its naturally endowed diggers. Much like in humans, hamsters suffer from alopecia, which causes the animal to have partial or complete hair loss. She has been eating, running on her wheel, and climbing. Bathe your hamster with an antifungal shampoo if it has ringworm. Ringworm is a fungal infection that can cause your cute hamster to develop itchy, scaly skin in circular patches. If your hamster has mange, use ivermectin once every seven to 10 days your vet will. However shes gnawed so much that some of her fur has worn away above her nose, and she has a hard skin scab. It can also be caused by things in your hamster s environment. Hi my hamster is 1 year old nd i have noticed some bald patches appearing, i thought 2 leave her for a while 2 c if the fur would come back, instead its got worse nd she now has lost some fur on her belly, lower back, on top of left leg, cheek nd just above her tail. I need to know more about the circumstances the gerbil is in enclosure sizetype, alonewi. But, i took the picture to be able to show people that a black spot on the side of a hamster is likely a scent gland.
My hamster is about 2 years old and has always had a black spot on the right side of his back. Its normal for most hamsters to have a bald patch behind their ears. This conditions is often connected to humans but it can also affect hamsters too. Your hamster develops a bald patch on his skin, starts scratching himself constantly and his skin looks red and irritated. It can also be caused by things in your hamsters environment. I got him last year june, right now it is may, so hes not even a year old yet. We use ash shavings for bedding, feed fortidiet pellets and carrot shavings. Hamster common illnesses hamster illnesses hamsters. If the bald spot is on his nose then its because the bars on the cage are rubbing up on his nose. She is eating as normal and moving around as normal. Hamsters are supposed to be cute and fluffy so hair loss and bald patches are typically a. Its a really painful condition for your pet, so treating the condition quickly is a must. The vet may prescribe valium or prozac yes, really.
Avoid loud noises, which can also frighten your hamster. Its normal for male hamsters to develop a bald spot on each side of their. Mar 05, 2020 when a hamster has a tumor, it will probably eat less. In the wild a dwarf hamster far out weigh the amount of time in watching them after 24 hours because they may become aggressive and effort to make sure you get it home will ensure. Barbering is caused by the constant rubbing of various body parts against solid objects. My dwarf hamster has a rather large bald spot above her left front leg. Alopecia is extremely noticeable and is characterized as a varied or symmetrical hair loss. It can be scary to see a bald patch on your hamster, but dont worry. If the chin of the hamster is covered in sores, it could be causes be a leaky water bottles that runs down its chin or from rubbing its face on the bars of its wire cage. It is recommended hamster food or treats can get a reputable store than 10 days old they are easy with a diet consisting of a male and a female. It doesnt look too bald she may have been rubbing against something.
Often this hair loss occurs as patches on the back of the hamster. If your hamster has a wet tailarea possibly with lots of faecal matter around it and has a strange posture, then its likely suffering from wet tail, a really painful condition often caused by bacteria. Its a small patch located right in between his ears and hes been itching it occasionally, not excessively. My hamster has a bald spot underneath her chin she doesnt have a mate so she cant be pregnant so whats wrong with her i had her since june 08 is it age. Can anybody suggest what is wrong with him, and what i can do to make it better. My hamster is about 2 years and 4 months old, and has begun to go bald. A hamster may shed fur if conditions become too hot for prolonged periods of time. Sep 06, 2008 ok so, about 3 weeks ago i noticed that my hamster had a little bald patch on her cheek and then something sort of like a scratch. The exception being syrian hamsters who will have a small bald patch on each hip around a dark patch of skin, these are their scent glads and perfectly normal. The dark spot almost looks like the size of a tick, but maybe under skin. The worse news is that, depending on the type of mite. Other than that, he seems perfectly and doesnt show signs of scabbing or excessive scratching like the other hamster ive had.
About a month ago he started itching and balding around that area. Jan 28, 2009 ive been keeping an eye on my hamster s eye as it turned red a few days ago. Stress to a hamster includes feeling threatened or unsafe, so make sure the family cat or dog cant sit staring at him for hours on end. Consider covering half of the cage with a towel so the hamster has privacy and can retreat to a safe area if he needs to. Even if your hamster bedding has always been the same, when a hamster gets old, its skin can become sensitive. Cats are very attuned to our moods, especially if theres a close bond.
Note, the hamster pictured above had some serious health issues that caused him to lose his hair, so he does not look well. Bald hamster games is creating adult video games patreon. Bald hamster games is creating adult video games for android, android vr, pc and oculus rift. Bald patch meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Where in fact this bald patch appears through what is known as barbering. The ultimate guide to hamster hair loss fauna care. If it is due to nutritional reasons, the hamster may appear malnourished or have a dull coat. Oct 31, 2007 i dont think it is old age, because your hamster is only 1ish years old, the old age balding usually doesnt occur until they are 2 years old, it says on the website that this happens even at age one, but in my experience it happens at age 1 122, most times not as young as one, but that could be the case with your hammy. When you look closely at his irritated skin it looks like there are little black dots moving around. Other common causes of bald patches are boredom, a hamster with not enough to occupy it or too small a cage can and will over groom and pull its fur out through boredom, and females can have a bald underneath from pulling the fur for nest lining, but neither of these fit in with your hamster s description. Weve researched why this happens so you can determine whether this hair loss is benign or more serious. My twoyearold male hamster has developed two large black spots on his rump which. Hamsters can go bald from repeated friction against bowls, toys, and other abrasive items in their cage. Our dwarf hamster has bald patches on his front legs and.
Hamster gwawing bars so much that has a bald patch mumsnet. Ive just had a look around the outside of the patch. May 30, 2008 my hamster has a bald patch on his back, and in that patch is a black spot which he always had. Our short hair hamster appears to have a dark patch and. My syrian hamster has molesbald patcheswet patches on his hips.
Today, my sister and i have noticed that our roborovski of 1 month, biscuit, has gained a bald spot over the course of a week. These objects may be wheels, the side of cages, or the bars themselves, but the most frequent one is a hamster that is kept in a wired cage and a hamster that constantly chews or. The hamster should not be missing any hair or have any bald patches. In this article, your local vet cherry hill goes over a few common reasons for alopecia, or hair loss, in hamsters. She has bitten so much that the skin is showing there.
Play with your cat for a longer time and either ignore him when he. So my wife and i bought a hamster yesterday from a well known pet store in my area. This may have been a trivial argument over an extralarge sunflower seed. If you suspect your little pet has parasites, contact your vet immediately for assistance.
Five common reasons for fur loss in hamsters collingswood. Locate these little hamsters in an average household. She has served as a newspaper reporter and her freelance articles have appeared in. Syrian hamster faqs on this page i will provide brief answers to the most frequently asked questions about syrian hamsters.
There are many causes for hair loss in hamsters, but it typically occurs on the face or around the tail and hindquarters. Personally i would go to the doctor to get it checked out. Hair loss can be a symptom of an assortment of different health conditions. I shall be adding new questions periodically, but obviously i cant answer every query here and if you have a question that is not covered, i would suggest joining one of the friendly advice forums listed under the links page. If a hamster has these things to chew, the teeth will usually not become overgrown. First, you need to find out what is causing the bald patches. Sep 12, 2014 scent glands are normal for hamsters however, be sure to monitor them as they can become cancerousgettyq. Hamsters are supposed to be cute and fluffy so hair loss and bald patches are typically a sign that there is something wrong.
My hamster used to have a bald patch until i rubbed on some tea tree cream on to the bald area for a couple of days until the fur started to grow back in. She must have done it overnight last night as the bald patch wasnt there last night. Hamsters with ectoparasites may itch and scratch themselves excessively, which can cause some of that soft fur to fall out. We are constantly releasing new games for you to enjoy. I am worried she may then still refuse to chew wood and then her teeth will.
Bald patch on back, no other symptoms hamster hideout forum. It should be easy enough to see if your hamster has fleas theyre. However, if the hamster is younger, its likely that they developed an allergy to something in the cage. If your little furball has some bald spots, youll want to figure out whats going on with him. If your hamster has a wet tailarea possibly with lots of faecal matter around it and has a strange posture, then its likely suffering from wet tail, a. A different dwarf hamster bald patch supplies as well. When a hamster has a tumor, it will probably eat less. Ive done treatment for mites and cleaned the cage and the condition doesnt seem to get worse.
He really does look like an old man, with the bald patches on the top of his head and starting to go down his back. Our 18 month old female gerbil has developed a bald patch on her left side. There are a few red patches which i think are where she has been scratching. To prevent overgrown toe nails, provide your hamster with wooden toys such as wooden bridges, huts and ramps for example or a rough stone or terracotta tile to stand. I have a syrian hamster who has had a roundish bald patch on his back for a few months now. You will know if your hamster is eating less if it doesnt finish all the food you normally feed it at meal time. General fur loss due to old age or moulting with no other symptoms can be helped by crushing a yeast tablet on the hamster s food every other day, lessening the amount once the fur has. My hamster is now over 2 years old and had recently started going bald in places. Initially she was fine but slowly i found out that she had a small bald spot on her lower back. Ticks, fleas, ringworm, and mites can all cause your little pet to lose fur.
We have tried the tissue test to check for mites, but the tissue was clean. Ive been using johnsons tea tree calming cream and with no improvement i took him to the vets on 0. They mainly sell super expensive exotic animals like lemurs, africa greys, poison dart frogs, chameleons, and many more. If its somewhere else on their body its likely that its caused from stress. He is getting slower and eating a bit less, but drinking a ton more thank usual, and he just isnt at all like he used to be.
I think it might just be from when she cleans herself but i am not sure please help. Your pet also may develop a thinning of hair and bald patches. This part of the hamsters anatomy, the forward and projecting part of the head,this includes the jaw and nose is called the muzzle some hamster owners may think fur loss on the nose is a. Dwarf hamster has bald spot locate these little hamsters in an average household. My hamster is going bald other pets do i need a vet. I noticed she has been scratching the area a lot more than usual and will scratch her right side as well although that side has no balding. My hamster has a bald spot on his back hamster health center knowing these hamster facts about health. Other hamster illnesses can cause hair loss including sarcoptic. However, if your gerbil has an inflamed, scabby, bald round patch on its coat, then it could just possibly be ringworm. A litter size is typical life span of the chinese dwarf hamsters display the privacy that the female gives birth. Continual rubbing on feeders or sides of the cage may be one cause but the most common reason for hair loss is age related.
The hamster, named the lorax by staff, arrived at our burford site in oxfordshire with very little fur and dry, cracked skin. Have you noticed a bald patch or two on your hamster. Jan 30, 2020 alopecia is a term for hair loss of the head or body. I have a 1 and a half year old female syrian hamster and have noticed today that she has bitten off a patch of fur near one of her legs. He may also have a small patch or two of missing fur not sure hard to tell. It is about the size of a dime and the skin there does not seem to be discoloured, itchy or flaky and i dont think ive noticed more than the usual occasional scratching during grooming. Alopecia is a term for hair loss of the head or body. Scent glands are normal for hamsters however, be sure to monitor them as they can become cancerousgettyq. If the hamster is exhibiting any signs of illness along with fur loss the hamster should be isolated from any others and veterinary advice sought immediately. My daughter found a bald spot under his chin, below his mouth today. Our short hair hamster appears to have a dark patch and bump on his skin. Our syrian hamster loves gnawing cage bars despite loads of wooden alternatives. Is there anything in hisher environment that could be causing stress. If your hamster is eating less, it will also lose weight.
However there was a dwarf hamster tank with about 20 little hamsters in it, so we got one of them. Fur loss due to moulting is nothing to be concerned about as most furred animals shed their fur once or twice a year, during this period areas of thick and thin patches of fur may be seen. My hamster has scars and there not bleeding there is a centimeter scar on her. General fur loss due to old age or moulting with no other symptoms can be helped by crushing a yeast tablet on the hamsters food every other day, lessening the amount once the fur has. My 2 russian hamsters have a small patch of skin on both sides of their lower back that has grey hair that grows thicker than the rest of theirs fur, and when i pinch it thick yellow ooz comes out almost like when you pop a blackhead. My cat has a bald patch on her tummy and it has a small rash in the bald spotwhat could it be. Dec 08, 2016 after a large bald patch from a different injury which was been sorted. If the hamster is two or three years old, it might just be old age. Is there anything i can do other than put her in a cage without bars. She seems very well in her self and eating, drinking and playing with her sister as usual. Older hamsters can lose their hair due to a lack of protein less than 16% or iron in their diet.