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Why is my new hamster suddenly itching and scratching so much?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female

Hamster has been itching/scratching herself for 2 hours. We’ve had her for two weeks. This is the first time I’ve seen this behavior from her

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 5th, 2018

This is probably due to a mite infestation, i would recommend going to the pet shop and buy special topical drops against mites for small mammals, apply the recommended amount once a week for 3 weeks, if this is mites this should solve the problem.

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