What causes hair loss in hamsters?
Causes of Hair Loss Typically hair loss in hamsters comes with age. Older hamsters can lose their hair due to a lack of protein (less than 16%) or iron in their diet. Other hamster illnesses can cause hair loss including sarcoptic mange, demodex mites, ringworm or disease such as kidney or Cushing’s disease.
What happens if your hamster loses hair?
Hair loss is a symptom of several medical problems your hamster might face, including chronic renal failure and mange. If your young and otherwise healthy hamster begins bald or act sick in addition to losing his fur, take him to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
What diseases can a hamster get?
Diseases that can be Spread from Hamsters to People
- Lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus.
- Ringworm.
- Salmonellosis.
- Pseudotuberculosis.
- Tularemia.
- Tapeworms.
Why is my hamster drinking so much?
Short answer yes. Hamsters may suffer from a condition called “wet tail” which usually manifest itself with watery stools. Because their body doesn’t absorb water properly they tend to drink a lot. This condition is usually fatal if not treated ASAP.
What causes kidney failure in hamsters?
In addition to bacterial or viral infection, high blood pressure in the kidneys and immune system disorders can lead to nephritis in hamsters.
What does wet tail look like in hamsters?
Symptoms of Wet Tail Watery diarrhea may be spread throughout the cage or in puddles around the toilet corner. A dirty bottom: Hamsters with wet tail have a dirty, smelly bottom which may be brown, black or very sticky. A foul odour: Wet tail smells.
What is the best food for a hamster?
The ideal hamster diet will include:
- Commercial hamster pellets (not a muesli-style mix). You can buy these in pet shops.
- Small amounts of fresh fruit, vegetables or herbs.
- Timothy hay.
- Occasional treats, like nuts, boiled egg or mealworms.
- You hamster will also need constant access to clean, fresh water.