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Originally Posted by cypher
Hamsters do groom a lot so it may just be normal behaviour, the chinchilla sand should help to keep his fur clean so it's good he's using that.
Just keep an eye on him, if it does seem excessive & continues there is the possibility of something like mites & you'd need to get him checked & treated by a vet in that case.
What substrate are you using in the cage? Do you think that or anything else in the cage could be causing a bit of irritation?
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I'm using the Kaytee Clean & Cozy currently. What would any signs besides itching be of irritation to substrate? and as far as mites would I see any little bugs or anything? I kind of looked at his fur like you would a cat or dog when looking for flees, separating it. Other than that everything else in his cage is either ceramic, plastic, or wooden. He may just be grooming a lot and I just now noticed? I'll let it be for now and just keep watch I was just concerned seeing his little foot constantly going itching his side.