Hi,
My Syrian hamster (Flump) constantly chews on her cage bars to the point where the fur is coming off her cheeks and above her nose
I took her to the vets and they said it's given her eczema and she's been given antibiotics but it's not going to get any better unless I can stop the cage chewing.
She has a large cage (100 x 53 cm) and wheel (12 inches) which she barely uses - I've checked and she's definitely able to move it okay. She has toys and chew things and I let her out frequently but she doesn't seem interested in anything other than chewing the cage bars. I even got her a playpen to roam around in with toys but she just tries to chew through that too. I've tried using bitter apple spray on the cage but it hasn't worked.
I don't think she could be stressed as I live in a quiet household and she seems happy, I think it's just become a bit of an obsession. It's always the same corner that she chews - I've included a picture of the cage set-up (circled is where she chews).
I can't think what else to do other than buy a new glass cage but it would be a shame as she likes to climb on the bars.
Does anyone have any other suggestions, or glass cage recommendations please?
Thank you for your help