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05-27-2014, 12:44 PM
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 23
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Bald Patch?
Hello, my hamster is a male Syrian whose about 6 months old. Recently ive noticed he has some fur missing (a bald patch) on the left side of his face behind his nose.Im really worried if this is a huge problem do I need to take him to the vets? will he be ok? what caused this? Please help!
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05-27-2014, 01:00 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posts: 3,348
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Re: Bald Patch?
It sounds like it could be bar-rub from chewing the bars of his cage. Are there any other places he's lost fur? does it look sore or infected?
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05-27-2014, 01:45 PM
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#3
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Newborn Pup
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 23
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Re: Bald Patch?
Quote:
Originally Posted by leedsgurl
It sounds like it could be bar-rub from chewing the bars of his cage. Are there any other places he's lost fur? does it look sore or infected?
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Oh yes I think that's what it is (bar-rub) he does chew the bars a lot.and no he hasn't los any fur anywhere else and it dosent look sore or infected. so hes ok right?
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05-27-2014, 02:12 PM
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#4
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Moderator
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posts: 3,348
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Re: Bald Patch?
If it is bar-rub then yes he's fine, just try to stop him chewing the bars so it doesn't get worse, or consider a cage with no bars.
Mine go through phases of bar chewing, and I just weave cardboard through the bars wherever they are chewing.
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