Hamsters

Maria Zayas, DVM

What are Mites in Hamsters?Mites are tiny, usually microscopic arthropods (the same family as spiders and lobsters) that live on or in the skin of animals. Mites are a common issue for hamsters. The two...

Maria Zayas, DVM

What is Hair Loss in Hamsters?Hair loss in hamsters is a common issue and can happen for many reasons. Hair loss can be due to hair falling out, failure of hair to grow, or “barbering” of hair or other...

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Cholangiofibrosis in HamstersCholangiofibrosis is associated with the inflammation and scarring of the liver and bile ducts. Essentially, it is related to two separate conditions: hepatitis and cholangitis....

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The arenavirus usually infects wild mice and other rodents, but it does rarely affect hamsters. Fortunately, it does not usually make them sick and eventually resolves on its own. Sick hamsters, however,...

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Why Do Hamsters Eat Their Babies?Breeding and reproduction in hamsters, as in other animals, may be a natural, easy process or may undergo serious complications resulting in an inability to reproduce successfully....

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Although typically useful in fighting infections, the overuse of some antibiotics may prove harmful in hamsters. Such is the case with gram-positive spectrum antibiotics. When overused, lincomycin, clindamycin,...