Greasy Hamster

Erm... sorry for the odd title but its exactly what it says on the tin

I adopted a little Robrobvski hammie a week or so ago from P@H. It said - " nobody wants me because I am quite aggressive"
Well, she's not, she's a beautiful little Ewok but....

When I first got her I thought the back of her neck seemed dark and greasy, and since then it seems to have spread down her body. Her pretty tan fur is going a kind of dark wet looking brown and its travelling down from her neck area. I can't see her scratching and Im loathe to bath her because of stress and the fact shes so tiny and fast - although I have some mite shampoo and I will if it will help.

What about a sand bath? Would that help? Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

[Tammy22]

Hiya,

some Roborovskis get like this at certain times - sometimes it can be when they are a little stressed, or when they have been spending time in a small cage (maybe at the petshop?).

Anyway, a sand bath will make a lot of difference, as will some nice fresh food and clean fresh water replaced every day - it is best to clean out their cage. especially the nest area, twice a week too.

She will soon improve her condition.

Tammy x

[souffle]

We find our dwarfs get very greasy looking if they don't have their sand bath. Use the Charlie Chinchilla SAND (not dust) in a shallow bowl like a pottery cat saucer or dish or maybe a hamster potty. She will love rolling around in the sand bath and will likely spruce up very well.

[jayne]

Yes, i would just advise what souffle and Tammy22 have said. They do love a good roll around in the sand and its great to watch them :P
Good on you for taking her in, can't wait to see some photos in the Robo section