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velma · 09-03-2022, 10:35 AM

I would think it best to take Pascal to a family member for a few days and treat everywhere in the home in one go, as soon as you can. It can be tricky to get rid of fleas once they have laid eggs, and their larvae can feed on pretty much anything, unlike the adult blood suckers themselves. So i would be concerned about leaving any trace of them that could lead to an infestation in the cage. Although most hamsters don't like being moved around too much, they usually cope with it a bit. Mine have all been fine going to a friend's house for a few days or a week, when I've gone on holiday. Transporting them in a safe carrier with some of their bedding in helps them feel secure. And as I'm assuming you'll be taking his cage with you too, he will have his familiar home to live in while he's there. Hope you get it sorted soon.

09-03-2022, 10:35 AM
velma Moderator Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Wiltshire, UK Posts: 3,365	Re: Hamsters and fleas I would think it best to take Pascal to a family member for a few days and treat everywhere in the home in one go, as soon as you can. It can be tricky to get rid of fleas once they have laid eggs, and their larvae can feed on pretty much anything, unlike the adult blood suckers themselves. So i would be concerned about leaving any trace of them that could lead to an infestation in the cage. Although most hamsters don't like being moved around too much, they usually cope with it a bit. Mine have all been fine going to a friend's house for a few days or a week, when I've gone on holiday. Transporting them in a safe carrier with some of their bedding in helps them feel secure. And as I'm assuming you'll be taking his cage with you too, he will have his familiar home to live in while he's there. Hope you get it sorted soon.