mites?

[sonia_shahi]

hi
i think my hamsters may have mites cause they seem to be scratching themselves alot. they are dwarf hamsters and live in a colony and i'm afraid that if one of the females is pregnant, any medication tt i apply could be hazardous.

i use wood shavings and i also found some wierd insects in their food, which i threw out immediately. their new food seems fine, although they are STILL scratching themselves.

does anyone know what i can do? and if i do need medication, where can i get it and approx. how much does it cost?

thank you so much!

sonia

[This message has been edited by sonia_shahi (edited 11-04-2001).]

[pearl]

Did you provide some bathing sand to them? They are scratching and there are several reasons. I believe it could be some parasite that is pestering them.

If you wish to bring them to a vet, it won't cost much since it is a hamster, and you will be given some simple medication. This will surely ease them of their itchiness. :)

Good luck.

[pearl]

How are your hamsters now, sonia? ;)