Hi everyone!
I'm hoping someone can help me identify this issue!
My female Syrian has been suffering with a very strange skin/fur issue for a few months now.
Every few days, she gets very greasy looking patches all over her. They can range from her belly, back, limbs etc. They patches of fur feel rough to touch. The weird thing is - they usually disappear after a day, but return they day following that? The skin below the greasy fur is always fine and has never seemed red or inflamed. Pic below of greasy fur patch on back.
https://imgur.com/a/doB1aqp
I took her to the vets when the issue first presented and was given some cream for ringworm - this didn't really seem to help at all. I've tried giving her a sand bath but as much as she loves it - it doesn't make a huge difference to the fur condition. The vet did mention that it could be a hormonal issue but he would need to do further tests to confirm.
Since the problem is showing no signs of improving- I'll be taking her to the vets again tomorrow but in the mean time - does anyone have any ideas as to what's happening to my poor hamsters fur?