How can you tell if your dwarf hamster has mites?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

They scratch alot and sometimes lose some hair