My hamster has tiny bugs. Could they be mites? What OTC treatment?

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Yes I have 2 male syrian hamsters. They both had these little bugs that I assume or mites but I've reas that you cant see mites so I'm unsure what they are. They are about the size of a pinpoint and easily squashable. I've gotten one hamster cleared just having issues with the second. Is this mites and is there anything over the counter I can use. Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male | unneutered

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

Yes, they are likely to be mites, even though to confirm this clinical suspicion at least a picture would be needed. I would strongly recommend to have an effective treatment on prescription given by your local veterinary clinic as a lot of over the counter treatments do not actually work.

My hamster has tiny bugs. Could they be mites? What OTC treatment?

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