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My hamster is bleeding. Should I separate her from her sister?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Hamster is bleeding a little on her back. She lives with her sister and they tend to play a lot but today I noticed a bit of blood on her back. Should I separate them if they enjoy eachothers company and for everything together

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 23rd, 2017

Poor Luna. I would recommend separating them until Luna's back has healed if you find them often picking on each other or starting to become aggressive they might need separated more long term. Sometimes as they get older they can become more territorial or aggressive. If the wound is bleeding a lot Luna might need to visit the vet to for medications like pain control. Hope that helps

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