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Mites could have gotten into the food. Mites can cause hair loss to hamsters and other small rodents. Also, it could have been old age. Hamsters will live 1-3 years. If you have a 2 or 3 year old hamster, it could loose hair. Especially the males.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoIf your hamster is displaying these symptoms, you either have a very old hamster or you must contact an exotic animal vet right away.
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∙ 14y agothat means he is sick with a health problem you should take him to a vet emidetly before he dies
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Is a hamster sick if he's losing fur behind his ear and back?
It sounds like your hamster has mange. Get him to a vet ASAP
Should you worry if your hamster is losing the fur on the back of his body?
Most males lose hair around their skirt or back half. I wouldn't worry too much.
My hamster had babies and now is losing fur and bleeding from it's earwhat do i do?
Please go to the vet's with your hamster and get her checked out.
Your hamster is 2 years old and is losing hair how much longer will he live?
well my hamster started losing bits of his fur when he was about 2 and he is over 3 years old now. just because its losing fur, doesnt mean it will die soon
My dwarf hamster is losing fur on its back and her skin is red?
because it might be very sick go to a local vet.
Your hamster is 2 and losing fur around the ears is this normal but she seems really healthy?
i don't think it's normal. You should take it to a vet.
Is a hamster sick if it is losing fur in its back?
In winter my hamster mr.Tinkles would grow long long fur. And when it was getting warmmer he was loosing it. He was a Teddy Bear hamster so im not sure if panda's and Short furred are like that.... I will have to wait ecause I recently got a panda bear and 2 teddy bears
How can you tell when a hamster is dying?
its very shy and wont come out of its den and its starts losing its fur
How do hamster fur grow back?
Natural talent
Is a hamster sick if its losing its fur?
It happened to my hamster, he is probably just getting old. If he starts to lose all his fur check his food and bedding, he could have mites. Either way take him to the vet if he loses more fur!
Why does a hamster lose fur?
What if your hamster has mange
Does hamster have fur?
Yes, hamsters do have fur.
