My hamster has duct tape on fur. How to safely remove it at home?

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My hamster got duct tape on her back. We got some of it off but it seemed to hurt her to pull the rest of her fur from it. Will it come off on it's own? Is there a safe way to get the rest off or do we need to take her to the vet? Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 17 days old | 0.5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

You need to put oil on the fur where the duct tape is attached, you can use mineral oil or Vaseline, if you don't have any olive oil will also do. then slowly and gently try to separate the duct tape. it may take some time and patience but it will come off eventually.

My hamster has duct tape on fur. How to safely remove it at home?

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