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I posted a thread last week about my new dwarf hamster and how she's been scratching a lot. I haven't taken her to the vet yet because she seemed to be getting better. Now I'm seeing her doing it again so I went to Petsmart (where I bought her from last week) to see if they knew anything about it or if they would pay for a visit to the vet that they have there (yeah right) Well they gave me a spray for no charge but I'm very wary of using it. For one thing, its not just for hamsters. Its for rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, mice, ect. Rabbits are a lot larger than dwarf hamsters! It also says that its flea and tick spray, not mite spray.
The manager told me to spray it on her and avoid her eyes and nose. Hmm, ok what happens when she washes herself? It says "warning harmful if swallowed" right on the bottle.
A lot of the dwarf hamsters at Petsmart were scratching. I brought that up to the manager but she just got defensive.
I know that there are some people on here that work at vet clinics, so I was wondering if you have any advice about this. Here are the active ingredients:
Pyrethrins 0.06%
Piperonyl Butoxide .60%
Oh, and its called Ultra Care Flea and Tick Spray for Small Animals
by 8in1. I'll probably give my vet a call too and see what she says, although she doesn't like to diagnose over the phone.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoHamsters itch either because they have a bug of some sort (I'm not sure if hamsters can get fleas, but it is possible), or because that place is particularly itchy. Excuse me if I get this wrong.
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∙ 13y agoSomethims they "wee" on there owners because you are holding them wrong and you are hurting them or it just so happens that the hamster had to go at that moment. HAHA, nice question though, LOL
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∙ 11y agoYour hamster pees outside of the cage because it doesn't want to get it's cage covered in pee i think. ;)
Male hamsters will urinate outside their cage to mark, like a dog or cat would mark their teritory.
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∙ 11y agoThings go into one end of the hamster, and so things have to come out of the other end.
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Yes . Both male and female sugar gliders pee out of the cage . And there is no way to train them to do otherwise .
Why is your Hamster frightened when you put your hand in the cage?
Because it thinks it is going to be attacked. let it smell your hand from outside the cage before you put in the cage
How do you cach a hamster outside?
If a hamster escaped from his or her cage then catching it outside will be difficult. There are many ways to do so. Using tubs, or containers, or nets, can help assist in catching the hamster, as well as, the help from multiple people.
How long can you keep your hamster in the cage without taking it out?
for about a week or so because if you do not let him see and play outside of his cage he will be unhappy
What if I don't have a cage for my hamster?
get rid of the hamster or buy a cage for it!!
Your hamster is producing a white smelly discharge in her cage?
i don't know if i get your question but i think that is urine.
How can you stop hamsters from peeing in the corner of the cage?
That is a natural hamster behavior, and it isn't really something you can change. They do make "hamster outhouses" that you can place in the corner. They will pee in that instead of their bedding. It is easier to clean.
Why is a plastic cage appropriate for a hamster?
The best kind of cage you can get for your hamster is a wire cage with a plastic bottom. It is well ventilated and the hamster can climb.
What does it mean wh your pee smells like a hamster cage?
I also have this problem and have for a while. Just went to the doctor and there is blood in my urine so its possibly a UTI. If your pee doesn't smell right, call your doctor or go to a walk-in clinic.
Is a pee wee hamster English?
no a hamster in english is hamster...
If hamster dies in it's cage do you have to get rid of the cage?
you should. the hamster may be gone but the cage will start to stink.
What should you do if a hamster is bored in its cage?
Buy it a bigger and better cage or get it a hamster ball.
