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omz123 · 01-12-2013, 07:58 PM

Hi guys,

My hamster Whitey has recently started to change colour. He used to be completely white, but now he has started to become grey (as can be seen in the attached images)

So, I have heard that this could be due to scar tissue, some sort of problem with the pigment. Which I think may be a valid reason as the colour change did start around the area where he was damaged [hes fine now though]

Although, I have also read that fur colour change in winter white dwarf hamsters is perfectly normal and can occur depending on season or age. Does this mean it will happen with all winter whites?

Can anybody please clarify?? Any ideas??

Thanks in advance!

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01-12-2013, 07:58 PM
omz123 Newborn Pup Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 26	Change of fur colour?! Hi guys, My hamster Whitey has recently started to change colour. He used to be completely white, but now he has started to become grey (as can be seen in the attached images) So, I have heard that this could be due to scar tissue, some sort of problem with the pigment. Which I think may be a valid reason as the colour change did start around the area where he was damaged [hes fine now though] Although, I have also read that fur colour change in winter white dwarf hamsters is perfectly normal and can occur depending on season or age. Does this mean it will happen with all winter whites? Can anybody please clarify?? Any ideas?? Thanks in advance! IMG_20121101_233321.jpg 2013-01-10 15.11.46.jpg