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No you cannot catch mites from a hamster. Mites are not zoophytic, meaning they cannot be transferred from animals to humans. They may make you itchy for a short while though if you have just touched an animal with a particularly bad case of mites, but they will die off completely in about an hour or so.
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∙ 12y agoYes they can. Please see the Related Links section of this answer for more information.
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Your hamster has rash on stomach and falls over when he walks What is wrong?
It probably has mites. Consult a pet store for mite cream.
Where can you get amazing hamster toys?
Pet smart or Pet co any kind of pet store may have an numerous amount of amazing hamster toys for ur pet :)
How do you know what kind of sex your hamster is?
ask your vet or ask the pet shop
If your hamster does not like you picking him up what shall you do?
If your hamster does not like it when you pick it up, and you are still talking softly to it while holding it, while also being completely gentle and sensitive to all of its needs, there is a problem. Bring your pet to a pet store to be examined. It may have a problem with humans, period. However, if your hamster is fairly new, your hamster could be simply shy. Hamsters will outgrow this, as do humans. Just make sure you are sensitive and quiet for a happy hamster!
Where can you get a pet hamster?
No where
How do you get the hamster ball and the hamster?
The pet store, of course!
How can you tell if your dwarf hamster has mites?
Mites are little rodent fleas that will attack your robos skin and fur.There are signs: scratching bald patches wet fur pink flesh/ear sometimes you can see mites jumping around fur Treating Mite infections: Isolate the hamster(s) and clean out the entire cage after sterilising the cage and providing fresh bedding,spray the cage with anti-mite spray designed for caged birds or small animals (easily purchased from any branded pet store or vet) spray the hamster with the anti-mite spray while sheilding its eyes and head For effective treatment the anti-mite fluid should come in contact with skin,otherwise the mites cannot be killed effectively Treatment is repeated once a week until all signs of mites and iteling are gone, unless the ailment bottle states,otherwise If there is no improvement after 2 weeks or seems to get worse consult a vet dry and scaly skin can be relieved by rubbing olive oil ( on the end of a cotton bud) wich is harmless when ingested by the hamster. Before and after handling your hamster,wash your hands with anti-bacterial soap to prevent spreading the infection.Hamster mites can bite humans causing small welts,but cannot live in human skin.rodent mites will not cause scabils in humans.
Can humans get mites from a house rat?
Sarcoptic mange is a highly contagious parasitic disease caused by a microscopic mite called Sarcoptes scabiei that affects animals and people. These mites invade the skin of healthy cats and kittens and create a variety of skin problems. Humans exposed to infested cats commonly are affected.
What is Horrid Henry's pet hamster's name?
Horrid Henry's pet hamster's name is Fang.
Why can hamster be treat as pet?
a hamster should be terated as a pet because they are small cute and they are not wild animals
Which is better a pet hamster or mouse explain why?
Hamster because mice stink and hamster like to play more than mice. If you want a playful pet choose hamster an if you want a pet that will just sit around in the cage then the mouse is for you!
Where can you get hamster wheels or hamster balls besides a pet store?
Ive been to walmart and in their Pet Section they have some
