Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male | 0.5 lbs
Ive got a pet hamster and I'm unsure is he's sick or not. Just recently I noticed this area around his bottom and it is red and hairless. Should I be alarmed? I'm sorry if my explanation is bad but I don't really know how else to explain it
1 Answer
Published on May 2nd, 2019
That area could be inflamed because of diarrhoea for example or because of a skin infection (commonly bacterial infection or due to mites infestation). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately.
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