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08-05-2018, 02:28 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Manchester
Posts: 6
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Syrian hair loss on scent glands
My Syrian has been having fur loss on his scent glands which has recently gotten much worse on one side.
Other than this he seems perfectly fine, eating and drinking as usual and exercising and playing like normal. He's no more lethargic than usual and seems perfectly happy.
Any advice/suggestions? I'll take him to the vet if need be but financially it's a last resort if I'm really honest.
Thanks
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08-10-2018, 10:10 AM
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Fluffy Hamsters
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 4,231
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Re: Syrian hair loss on scent glands
I would keep a close eye on the fur loss and if it gets any worse then take your hamster to a vet.
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08-10-2018, 03:04 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
Posts: 28,199
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Re: Syrian hair loss on scent glands
I've noticed this in a lot of hamsters recently and I wonder if it is due to the extreme heat we have had in the UK recently. Even at the show I judged last week the coats were poor and there was a lot of thinning over the scent glands. I hope that as they weather cools that the hamsters will regrow new coats.
Keep a close watch on it and if it gets red or itchy or spreads a lot then have him checked out by a vet.
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08-10-2018, 03:09 PM
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Hamster Overlord
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: California, USA
Posts: 836
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Re: Syrian hair loss on scent glands
Soufflé gave some great advice and I agree with it. If he is scratching, licking, or even biting at it excessively I would take him to the vets. Keep us updated on how he is doing!
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08-10-2018, 07:00 PM
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The Cuddler of Cuteness
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 3,278
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Re: Syrian hair loss on scent glands
I also agree with what the other members have said. I hope that his fur grows back again soon and he is alright. Best wishes.
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