I've name changed for this because it is a very specific issue.
DS would love a hamster. The big problem is he is allergic to peanuts
We've visited the vet and the pet shop and worked out a peanut free diet that will keep the hamster well and healthy so once its here it'll be great. However, when we went to the pet shop to pick one we realised they were fed with peanut containing food. As we watched the lovely hamsters wandering about we also realised they will be completely covered in peanut and it'll be in their poo.
I don't want to wash the poor thing as I think that will be too stressful for it.
I then thought we could board it out with someone else's family for a couple of weeks until the peanut had been poo'd/groomed out but again I think moving house twice might be a bit stressful.
DS loses out on so much due to his damn allergies but we absolutely can't do this if the hamster's wellbeing is going to suffer. Does any one have any ideas on how we can get round this?
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How to decontaminate a peanut fed hamster
Hopingtobeahamstersgran · 17/02/2024 17:25
AlmostAJillSandwich · 18/02/2024 17:15
You can't get hamsters wet, they suffer shock very easily
Yogatoga1 · 25/02/2024 16:01
I suggest gerbils :)
much more sociable than hamsters, easily trainable, and the big plus is produce very little urine so less cleaning and no smell.
only issue is it can be very hard to get hold of a good breeder. I wouldn’t touch a pet shop with a barge pole. If you can find a rescue that’s your best option.
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RenovationRenovationRenovation · 17/02/2024 17:26
Just don’t let ds handle it for a week or so.
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