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Old 01-15-2019, 03:34 PM  
WeezyBee
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Join Date: Feb 2018
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Default Re: Is my syrian hamster losing hair?

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Originally Posted by cypher View Post
What kind of wheel do you have & what size is it? It sounds as though he could possibly be rubbing against the spindle in the wheel?
It could be he's rubbing against something else in the cage too, it's always a good idea to check things from time to time to make sure nothing has rough edges that could be a problem.
His wheel is 8 inches. I checked around the cage and his Kaytee Potty had sharp edges on the entrance. He must've chewed on it. I removed the cover anyways but it might not be the cause of his hair loss because the bottom part is sharp and his hair loss is on the top of his head and a bit on the back. When he runs on his wheel his back doesn't touch the spindle either, but I'll see again tonight if he just grew a bit bigger. I'll be buying flaxseeds! Do you know any other snacks I could give him to protect his fur? And how much do I give him every day?
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