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07-06-2010, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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RingWorm
Hello,
I have had a couple of patches come up on my left arm then the same on my right arm.
I asked a chemist if she thought they were ringworm & she did. The only place they could be coming from is my three dwarfs
Has anyone else had this?. Aparently its a shampoo that you have to wash them in?. Not going to be easy washing a dwarf hammy
Any advise from anyone who has had this before would be great. All three are booked in to the vets tomorrow morning.
Thanks xxx
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07-06-2010, 12:32 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: notts
Posts: 151
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Re: RingWorm
I found this on a website if it helps
'Hamster Ringworm
Hamster ringworm is a type of fungus that grows on the hamster's skin, hairs and nails. As the fungus grows, hairs are broken which then leads to bald areas of the skin – picture on the right shows a hamster with ringworm that affected the head area. Hamster ringworm may grow when using plastic enclosed cages since the fungus prefers high humidity and these cages do not provide good ventilation.
Always wear gloves when handling a hamster with ringworm. Medication with griseofulvin for at least 4 weeks may be combined with shampooing with povidoneiodine, or antifungals such as eniconazole or natamycin. The hamster’s cage should be cleaned frequently. The cage should be disinfected with a very good disinfectant and should have good ventilation.
Hope that helps i have dwarfs too cant imagine it would be to easy giving tham a bath.
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07-06-2010, 12:36 PM
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#1 Hamster Mom
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nottingham, East midlands, UK
Posts: 13,209
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Re: RingWorm
do any of the hamsters have visable ringworm?
As far as i'm aware they do not have to have shampoo, but can be treated with cream or something.
Member 'francescamice' i think had to deal with it a while ago.
Its not too hard to treat
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Love from Mel and the ham hams xxx
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07-06-2010, 12:37 PM
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#1 Hamster Mom
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nottingham, East midlands, UK
Posts: 13,209
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Re: RingWorm
here we go:
Holly....ringworm update....
the vet prescribed an ointment.
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Love from Mel and the ham hams xxx
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07-06-2010, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Re: RingWorm
Thanks,
None of the hamsters have any sign of ringworm no bald patches nothing. But I did read some where that they can carry the fungus on there skin & fur without being ill with it themselfs.
They are booked into the vets tomorrow morning at 11am
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07-06-2010, 12:47 PM
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#1 Hamster Mom
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Nottingham, East midlands, UK
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Re: RingWorm
i hope all goes well
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Love from Mel and the ham hams xxx
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07-06-2010, 12:54 PM
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Re: RingWorm
Thanks xxx
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07-07-2010, 05:28 AM
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Retired Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: UK
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Re: RingWorm
Sorry to hear this Silver - hope all goes well at the vets x x
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07-08-2010, 01:00 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 225
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Re: RingWorm
Glad you're going to the vet - you need to check if your hammies actually have ringworm and find out the best treatment.
For you, it could have come from any number of places. It's very infectious. Have you got something to treat it? If not, you need to see your GP asap.
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