Alopecia is commonly treated with topical shampoos and antibiotic therapy. However, this will depend on the underlying cause of the hair loss. Vitamin and mineral supplements, for example, may be given to hamsters that are thought to have hair loss due to nutritional deficiencies.

Parasites. Ticks, fleas, ringworm, and mites can all cause your little pet to lose fur. Hamsters with ectoparasites may itch and scratch themselves excessively, which can cause some of that soft fur to fall out. If you suspect your little pet has parasites, contact your vet immediately for assistance.

A small amount of hair loss is considered to be normal. Hamsters shed and at times, their coats may appear a little bit on the thin side when they are molting. Natural hair loss will occur during the spring and autumn months when temperatures and seasons are changing.

Stress. Yes, hamsters can get stressed too, despite having human servants to wait on them. Changes to their living conditions, lack of human contact or toys and stimulation can lead to your hamster becoming bored or anxious, causing their fur to fall out. Health conditions.

Cushings Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism/HAC) In Hamsters Cushings disease is specifically an over-production of corticosteroids (cortisol) which results in increased drinking and appetite, as well as a sagging abdomen and thin, balding skin.

ANSWER: Your daughter needn’t worry as these spots are normal scent glands, called “hip” glands. They are not usually easily visible and the fact your daughter can see them means her hamster has recently lost some hair. I recommend a trip to the vet to see if an underlying cause can be found.

Cushings disease (or HAC) is a disease that stems from an over-active adrenal gland. A hamster that is drinking more than 100ml/kg body weight in a 24 hour period, with either a positive urine cortisol creatinine ratio or elevated basal cortisol is likely to have Cushings disease.

Hamsters can get mites from other animals as well as from items in their environment, such as bedding that may be contaminated with the parasites. As long as your hamster is healthy, his immune system will keep a potential mite infestation under control and you won’t see any symptoms.

Don’t worry, though, because, with the proper care and medication, you can rid your hamster of mites in no time. For mild infestations, use over-the-counter anti-mite sprays. For more severe infestations, your vet may prescribe a medicated spray or an oral medication.

Can hamster mites spread to humans? Some animal parasites are zoonotic, which means they can be spread to humans and other animals. Luckily, most hamster mites are specific to hamsters and other rodents and cannot be spread to humans.

Maintaining a consistent schedule, speaking to your hamster before you pick her up or approach her cage, keeping her cage in a quiet and low-traffic space, providing toys to chew on and eliminating loud or sudden noises from the immediate environment are all ways to reduce a hamster’s stress.