Ken,
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Hamsters moult throughout the summer and autumn and at this time many hamsters may have periods where their coats are sparse or may have areas of fur loss. During times of sudden and extreme temperature changes fur loss resulting in large bald patches can occur. This is usually nothing to be concerned about and fur will usually start to regrow within a few weeks.
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I think this is what it is. I hate to be this way but I am not taking a $6.00 hamster to the vet. He has about 2 small patches of hair loss that seem to be equal on each side. My son thought they were spots, but I don't think hamsters have spots? At least I'd never seen one, but I am not a hamster expert either. He (they only sell males at petsmart now) isn't digging or scratching so it may just be normal fur loss.
In the meantime, he has to stay next to the computer. The dog has gotten him out of his cage and sent him running for dear life. The last time the dog got him out of the cage he sat on the floor and licked the hamster everywhere.
The hamster stayed up for days cleaning himself. It is the only safe place in the house the dog cannot get to him.