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08-18-2014, 11:17 AM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kettering, Northants, UK
Posts: 270
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Dry Skin - Advice please!
I noticed yesterday that Domino appears to have quite dry skin under his thinning fur. It looks white and flaky. According to some research I have done to improve this you can give a few drops of cod liver oil over the food.
Can anyone confirm whether it is safe to do so for a hamster and whether it does help? Alternative ideas also welcome, thank you!
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08-18-2014, 11:20 AM
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Wicked Witch of Manchester
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bourne, Lincs
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Re: Dry Skin - Advice please!
Cod liver oil is suitable and safe to use. I used to give some to a ham with thinning fur as well as brewers yeast. Seemed to help
Does he have a sand bath? If so, I'd take it out as it can dry their skin out.
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08-18-2014, 11:27 AM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kettering, Northants, UK
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Re: Dry Skin - Advice please!
Thanks for your speedy reply!
That's great, I shall get him some asap. What benefits does the yeast have and in what quantity/regularity should he be given it?
He does have a sandbath, though he doesn't ever roll in it, would this affect his skin on his back even so?
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Guardian to: Melvin & Levi (Syrians), Jacob & Timothy (Chinchillas), Steve & Barney (Degus)
Waiting at Rainbow Bridge: Jet, Maple, Titan, Domino, Hamlet and Henry
~~~ALWAYS & FOREVER IN MY HEART~~~
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08-18-2014, 11:32 AM
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Wicked Witch of Manchester
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bourne, Lincs
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Re: Dry Skin - Advice please!
The yeast was to help with fur growth, I can't remember how much I gave but I'll try and find the thread about it. It was a while ago now.
It could still affect the skin on his back I think, just by being kicked/flung about when/if he digs in it. Would be worth removing it just in case though.
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08-18-2014, 11:38 AM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Kettering, Northants, UK
Posts: 270
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Re: Dry Skin - Advice please!
Ok I will remove the sand, hopefully it will help.
Thanks for your advice!
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Guardian to: Melvin & Levi (Syrians), Jacob & Timothy (Chinchillas), Steve & Barney (Degus)
Waiting at Rainbow Bridge: Jet, Maple, Titan, Domino, Hamlet and Henry
~~~ALWAYS & FOREVER IN MY HEART~~~
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