| During the summer and fall it is not uncommon
for the fur on a hamster to thin out. If the temperature changes
suddenly the loss may be more extreme resulting in bald patches
all over the body of the hamster. In general, this is not
cause for concern as shortly the fur will being to fill back
in. The greater concern would be determining why the hamster
had such a massive lose of hair and ensuring that those conditions
are fixed.
However, fur loss in hamsters can be the result of something
more serious. Common reasons include pests or parasites such
as mites and ticks. Skin
infections and mange can also
cause a significant amount of fur loss. These
diseases and infestations usually cause the skin to become
dry and flaky. If they repeatedly scratch the area it could
also forms scabs or sores.
Naturally if the condition is prolonged or you feel that
your hamster does in fact of one of the aformentioned diseases
you are advised to seek veternarian advice immediately. Mange
in particular can cause a great deal of damage if it is left
to progress for a prolonged period of time.
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