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Old 11-11-2017, 06:50 AM  
Thin Lizzy
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Default Re: Alby's smoking problems & fleas!

Hello Alby's mum and welcome to HC.
Firstly, good on you for adopting Alby, this little man so needed rescuing and he's found his forever home with you. I really hate reading about people who have no idea on how to care for hams, who get bored and decide to advertise.
There was an article in the news recently about pets and owners who smoke and that the pets breathe in second hand smoke just like we do if a non-smoker.
Hamsters have always groomed and the reason for his excessive grooming may be he doesn't like the smell and cleans to get rid. Over time this will go away. He's now in a loving, caring and smoke free home and he will so feel, smell and notice this. I would avoid a vet visit, let him settle, you'll notice an improvement.
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