Why is my hamster's red, scabby rear spreading and losing hair?

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My hamster’s behind is red, dry/scabs, and losing hair. It seems like it’s spreading because it used to be small. I tried washing it off at first because it look like he was dirty/dry fur. I don’t know if it’s from stress or if the other hamster is hurting him. I’ve sperated the injured on to see if he heals but what should I do? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 22 days old | 0.45 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This presentation could be due to a trauma or localized spot of skin infection (likely to be caused by bacteria). A check up, appropriate disinfection and possibly antibiotics (oral, topical or in a shampoo formulation) are needed to solve the problem. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Why is my hamster's red, scabby rear spreading and losing hair?

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