Thread: Hair loss
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Old 06-10-2022, 04:34 PM  
Ria P
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Default Re: Hair loss

What does the skin look like? Is it red and does he scratch himself a lot?

The vet should really do a skin scrape before prescribing more treatment for mites because there can be other reasons for hairloss.

I would also feel uncomfortable about administering a tablet meant for cats.

Is this vet an exotics vet or at least a hamster knowledgeable vet?

I had dwarf hamsters who lost hair but their issues were hormonal.

A pinch of brown linseeds daily is good for the fur.
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