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cypher · 03-23-2019, 02:23 PM

If the vet did a skin scrape & that was clear mites are very unlikely to be the cause.
Iwould try a more nutritional based approach for now with the EPO, flax & other things for now & see how she goes. If she's been having problems with her teeth & maybe not eating so well it could be that.
Does she have fresh veg. They can help provide some extra nutrients too.

03-23-2019, 02:23 PM
cypher Dwarf whisperer Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wales UK Posts: 24,789	Re: Elderly hamster has dry, red, flaky skin - Advice Please! If the vet did a skin scrape & that was clear mites are very unlikely to be the cause. Iwould try a more nutritional based approach for now with the EPO, flax & other things for now & see how she goes. If she's been having problems with her teeth & maybe not eating so well it could be that. Does she have fresh veg. They can help provide some extra nutrients too. __________________ Slave to Zak. Always loved, never forgotten, forever in my heart T'ycor, Ziggy, Zephyr, Flynt, Mickle, Little Whisp, Zen, Zeki, Tinwë, Zylvan, Míriel, Calyanwë, Gusto & Meri ❤️