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Old 05-09-2022, 03:31 PM   #1
catsandhamster
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So I got my hamster from a pet store (yes I know that is bad I will adopt one from a rescue or by from an ethical breeder next time) but she has a hole in her ear probably from a fight with another hamster. It doesn't bleed and looks perfectly fine but I want to ask and make sure.
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Old 05-14-2022, 03:23 AM   #2
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It's quite common. They often get a nick or tear when in the nest from a sibling or from mum handling them roughly. As long as it's all healed it should be fine.
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Old 05-14-2022, 03:59 AM   #3
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Hope your hamster settles in well They need about a two week settling in period without too much change while they're scent marking and adjusting to the cage, so best not to do any clean outs for the first two weeks. You can spot clean the pee area maybe after a week (or use a litter tray - that works well). Taming can be slow at first as well. Just time and patience. Had our Syrian for 3 weeks now and taming is going very slowly! He loves coming out for out of cage time but is scared of hands.
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Old 05-14-2022, 05:13 AM   #4
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No need to feel apologetic for getting a hamster from the pet shop. It's not your hamster's fault that she ended up there. I bet she's very happy that she got out of there and moved in with you.
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