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05-20-2020, 07:02 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 2
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Hamster's fur looks oily/greasy
Hello, I recently brought a dwarf hamster home from the pet store and his fur looks a little oily. Is this normal? I've had him for 5 days and this is the second hamster I've ever owned but I'd still say I'm a beginner hamster owner.
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05-22-2020, 08:16 PM
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#2
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Maine
Posts: 109
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Re: Hamster's fur looks oily/greasy
Does he have a sand bath? Dwarf hamster need them to remove the oils from their fur since they can’t have water baths.
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05-22-2020, 11:07 PM
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#3
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: Hamster's fur looks oily/greasy
I agree a sand bath is essential & they love them too.
You can use chinchilla sand (not dust) or children's play sand which needs to be dried in the oven before use.
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05-24-2020, 05:54 PM
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#4
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2020
Posts: 2
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Re: Hamster's fur looks oily/greasy
Quote:
Originally Posted by cypher
I agree a sand bath is essential & they love them too.
You can use chinchilla sand (not dust) or children's play sand which needs to be dried in the oven before use.
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Thank you and I have never used sand baths for my hamster, are there any specially made for hamsters? And can chinchilla sand harm him? What happens if I don't give him a bath?
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05-24-2020, 09:30 PM
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#5
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Dwarf whisperer
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Wales UK
Posts: 24,789
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Re: Hamster's fur looks oily/greasy
A good quality chinchilla sand, one that isn't too dusty won't harm him at all, I can't recommend one as I don't know which country you're in.
If you don't give him a sand bath his skin & coat won't be in really good condition & he'll be missing out on hours of fun too!
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