Why is my older hamster losing fur and slowing down? Is it age?

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I have a hamster that is over two year. and in the past few wks she slower losingmost of her hair. Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

At over two years old your hamster is an old man now and just like in humans, old hamsters tend to lose a lot of their hair and start slowing down. You should however check his fur thoroughly and look for mites, as that could also be a reason for losing hair. If you do find mites, then a mite spray for hamsters from the pet shop will take care of them.

Why is my older hamster losing fur and slowing down? Is it age?

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