My hamster has some red spots on her tail:( Please help.

[Artagiel]

Hi all. I have a very sweet hamster named Natchka that I rescued from a family that didn't want her anymore. I haven't had hamsters in a long time and I noticed she has some red spots on her tail that she seemed to get after I potty trained her. I took the hamster litter out and they seemed to go away but now they are back. I clean her cage every week and haven't introduced anything else new to her enviorment. Any ideas what it might be? It doesn't seem to bother her but I am concerned that it might spread or start to cause her discomfort.

Haley

[Zouave]

Never heard of this. Are they infected-looking or just spots? Does she seem concerned by it, or does it itch??

I don't think this is a problem, but I appreciate your concern! :)

[Artagiel]

It really doesn't seem to bother her, it looks like blood spots on her tail but it is not scabby or crusty in anyway and it doesn't seem to itch her. I just know its not something that she came with and I am a little worried about that.

[wheels]

What do you mean by hamster litter? Are you using sometime besides shavings?

If you think the litter is causing it, then just remove the litter.

[Artagiel]

I use carefresh and I got her a hamster potty with the litter granules that they sell for them. I thought originally that was what caused the problem and took the box and litter out but it reapeared again a week or two later:(

[wheels]

Well, I have read about the problem, but never had to deal with it personally. I believe I read that if you see any bald spots or red spots on a hamster, then a vet visit is in order. You can try researching around, and see what kind of results you get from that.

My motto is, "When in doubt, consult a vet." Has never failed. :)

[Zouave]

. . .
My motto is, "When in doubt, consult a vet." Has never failed. :)

Unfortunately, to some people money is a concern, and running off to a vet for any anomaly such as this is not something that many will do. BUT. . . any good hamster vet will return your call if you phone their office and tell them your problem. Only the bad ones will not, or they'll immediately tell you to come in for a visit without giving advice. I once learned a lot more calling a good vet for free, than going to a vet who turned out to be bad at a substantial fee.

But I doubt very much if this is a problem.