We have a lovely jolly golden hamster, about 6 months old. He doesn't seem unwell at all, but has developed a small bald patch on his side. He is also grooming a lot, and trying to scratch himself on various things. Having googled, I think he might have mites.
I will treat him just in case, but just wondered if anyone else had had hamster mites, and to check that if he doesn't have them that using the treatment won't harm him? Obviously if he doesn't seem more comfortable, I'll take him to the vet.
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Itchy scratchy bald patchy hamster
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LizzieVereker · 21/05/2015 21:39
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