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Hamsters

Everything you need to know about hamsters

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Ringworm Infection in Hamsters
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Fungal Infection in HamstersDespite its name, worms do not cause ringworm infection. Ringworm infection occurs when a hamster's skin becomes infected with a fungus. The most common ringworm-causing fungi...

Salmonella Infection in Hamsters
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Salmonellosis in HamstersSalmonellosis is an infection caused by the Salmonella bacteria. Although rare in pet hamsters, salmonellosis can lead to complications such as spontaneous abortions (miscarriages),...

Skin Abscesses in Hamsters
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Inflammatory Lesions in HamstersSkin abscesses are essentially infected pockets of pus under the skin. In hamsters, they are usually caused by bacterial infections from wounds received during fights with...

Tapeworms in Hamsters
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Endoparasitic Worm Load in HamstersTapeworms belong to a category of endoparasitic flatworms infecting several domestic animals, including hamsters. When compared to mice and rats, tapeworm infection in...

Bacterial Blood Poisoning in Hamsters
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Tularemia in HamstersTularemia is a rare infection in hamsters caused by the bacteria Francisella tularensis. This disease spreads quickly and can lead to severe complications such as blood poisoning....

Bacterial Disease (Tyzzer's Disease) in Hamsters
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Tyzzer's Disease in HamstersTyzzer's disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Clostridium piliforme. Often found in young or stressed hamsters, the bacteria affects the digestive system and causes...

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