Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male
Why is my hamster biting his fur out ?
1 Answer
Published on May 9th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Candler and including photos. This skin lesion could be the result of a mite infestation, bacterial infection, or endocrine disorder, just to name a few. A veterinary visit is recommended for a skin scrape to rule in/rule out mites. Good luck.
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