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Ria P · 02-15-2021, 05:31 AM

I'm totally intrigued by these tiny white bugs because i've never heard of them.
Mites you wouldn't be able to see and your hamster would be scratching himself sore.

How is your hamster? Probably not bothered by them at all.
I would never apply any treatment without a confirmed diagnosis from a vet.

I also had bugs once caused by a piece of cucumber my dwarf had hidden in the substrate. Little flies were swirring around his cage but i only cleaned out the affected area.

You could email a photo to a vet explaining that you're worried these bugs are on your hamster. They may be able to identify them and advise.

I think first of all you need to find out what they are before taking the correct course of action.

02-15-2021, 05:31 AM
Ria P House of Hamsters Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 7,103	Re: Help - small bugs in water bowl?! I'm totally intrigued by these tiny white bugs because i've never heard of them. Mites you wouldn't be able to see and your hamster would be scratching himself sore. How is your hamster? Probably not bothered by them at all. I would never apply any treatment without a confirmed diagnosis from a vet. I also had bugs once caused by a piece of cucumber my dwarf had hidden in the substrate. Little flies were swirring around his cage but i only cleaned out the affected area. You could email a photo to a vet explaining that you're worried these bugs are on your hamster. They may be able to identify them and advise. I think first of all you need to find out what they are before taking the correct course of action.