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Originally Posted by Serendipity7000
Just to add. Mites live on hamsters normally. It is only when the hamster becomes run down/low immune system, that they can proliferate and cause issues. You would usually see scratching to the point they make themselves sore, rather than just fur loss.
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Thank you so much for all the replies! I do like the vets that we are going to but I will ask for the test next time. As the fur loss (Pippin's especially) did seem very sudden and unexpected. I haven't seen him scratching or grooming himself excessively.