My Syrian hamster (very young maybe 2-4 months) is losing a bit of fur in 2 patches. They aren't red or sore. They look like they're wet patches but they're dry.

Hi

Fur loss is significant and can be the start of a mite infection or some other skin infection. It's always best to get symptoms like this checked by a vet, even if your hamster seems fine otherwise. The earlier treatment starts the quicker a condition can be cured.

Cathy Wickenden BVet Med MRCVS
Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BH
Tel: 01442 216048 24 hours
[www.bartonlodgevets.co.uk]

Thank you cathy. My cousins Chinese dwarf hamster is also losing hair but all around. Any problems with that?

Hi

Follow the same plan, as I said about your Syrian hamster, fur loss is not normal so a check up by a vet is advisable. Hopefully they can diagnose and treat the problems for both little pets. Best wishes

Cathy Wickenden BVet Med MRCVS
Barton Lodge Veterinary Centre
1 Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 5BH
Tel: 01442 216048 24 hours
[www.bartonlodgevets.co.uk]