Bald Patch

[Tony]

I apologise now if this post is vague.

My hamster has developed a bald patch on her back for no apparent reason. Nothing has changed in her routine and the patch is in an area that I'm sure she can't reach. I've had a good look and can't see any mites, etc.
Her temperament is still the same and she is in otherwise good health. She's 20 months'old.

Thanks for any help.

Tony

[susany]

Hello,

If your hamster couldn't reach the part, i think it could be mites or lices.

But 20 months old is about 2 years of age. It is quite old then. i am not too sure if hamster drop their fur when a certain age reaches.

Did you bring her to the vet or seek advise from any vet through the phone?

Anyway, i have almost the same problem as you too. But differs a little. I am going to post my problem up too. http://petshub.com/ubb/frown.gif

Do keep us informed.

[This message has been edited by susany (edited 11-14-2000).]

[Tony]

Susany

Thanks for your reply. I'll have to take her to the vet. I can't see any mites or lice and the cage is kept very clean. Maybe they lose fur as they get older??

I've seen your other post. Mine's a "nagger" too!!

Thanks

[Yinx]

Hello Tony,

Don't think u have anythg to worry abt. My Syrian (22 mths old) has developed a bald patch on his butt as well. I think this comes naturally with age, & is not caused by mites/parasites.

[susany]

Hello Tony and Yinx,

Oh, so my guess is correct. Hamsters do drop fur when a certain age reaches. I do not want San to go bald when she gets old. Poor thing. http://petshub.com/ubb/frown.gif Yes, San has a bald head now. Silly girl.

Yours is a nagger too? So i guessing you must have hear those wire-biting noises everynight too? Or am i the only one who hears those noises?

What is your hamster's name?

[Tony]

Thank you all for your replies.

Naturally, if I'm still concerned it's off to the vet I go!

My young children named our hamster "Squeaky".

Thanks again.

[zz]

Hi Tony,

An imbalanced diet or the wrong bedding (cedar shavings) may cause bald patches too. If u're certain there's no skin infection, nor diet or bedding, maybe u can try including brewer's yeast into squeaky's diet.

Someone recommended that a pinch of yeast be included in the hamster diet for everyday 2 weeks than slowly tapered off to 3 days/week for 2 weeks, then 2 days/week for another 2 weeks. It works for some hamsters and not for others. If u need details of the person i can e-mail that to u.

Here's to quick fur growth. http://petshub.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

zz

[Tony]

Hi ZZ

Thanks for your tip.

I'll give it a try and see what happens.

Tony