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Does this sound like mites?
My hamster is scratching himself furiously and grooming way more frequent and aggressively. He's also chewing his feet, and losing hair in very defined patches. He also flinches when I pet him or try to pick him up. He never does that, he loves my attention and when I hold him.
Does this sound like mites? Would tea tree oil work to get rid of them? Could I use it to disinfect my hamster and his cage? What other remedies work well? He's a Syrian by the way, and a pretty old one at that. (He's over two)
I'm not sure if the vet in town sees hamsters, and I don't have a vehicle. Would my local pet shop know anything about mites? They're a small shop and have hamsters. Could I bring my hamster in there?
How would I give that diatomaceous earth stuff to him? Is it expensive? What do I use to clean the cage?
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- 7 years ago
Skin Diseases: Mites, ringworm, allergies, and skin infections, are the most common skin illnesses associated with hamsters. Watch for flakiness or redness of the skin, hair loss, lesions on the skin, or if the hamster appears to be scratching more. In these cases you will want to see a vet to determine the exact cause of the skin concern. Pine and cedar bedding can cause skin irritation, as well as, lung problems, so avoid these beddings.