Happy Hamster

11-16-2002, 08:58 PM

I have one happy hamster. His cages sits off to the side of one of our computers in our house, and he looks out you and gets on the wheel and goes. He just seems so happy. Now, this is the first hamster I have had in a really long time but I don't remember the one from many years ago being so happy. Now, the real reason for my thread. Is it normal for hamsters to loose patches of hair? He has 2 patches of missing hair on his back, but like I said he is a happy guy.

SxyPrincess · 11-18-2002, 09:13 AM

I've had a couple hamsters growing up and none of them lost any hair.

Wish I could offer some advice, but I can't.

Sierra39 · 11-18-2002, 11:32 AM

We've had LOTS of small mammals! Hair loss is usually due to parasites (mites, mange, etc.) If it's mites, it usually gets real itchy around the face and neck. But since it on the back, I'm not sure...

Are you using cedar shavings? Some small animals are really sensitive to the cedar oil and it can be irritating. Use pine shavings or that recycled paper fluffy stuff instead.

Hair loss can also sometimes be caused by a vitamin deficiency. Try adding some small animal liquid vitamins in the water bottle. If you don't see an improvement soon, take the hamster to the vet!

*Sharon* ^(Premo) · 11-18-2002, 11:35 AM

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take the hamster to the vet!

It's cheaper to get a new one.

*jazz lady* ^(Premo) · 11-18-2002, 11:39 AM

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Originally posted by IM4Change
His cages sits off to the side of one of our computers

Maybe remove him from around the computer?

vraiblonde · 11-18-2002, 12:37 PM

Jazz, you may be on to something. Don't computers emit a low-level radiation or something?

11-18-2002, 12:43 PM

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Jazz, you may be on to something. Don't computers emit a low-level radiation or something?

That they do, but it's supposed to be safe.

vraiblonde · 11-18-2002, 12:49 PM

I don't know, man - the computer makes me want to tear MY hair out. How much can a hamster take?

*Kyle* ^(Premo) · 11-18-2002, 12:59 PM

Box 'im up and UPS 'im to Mr. Ray!

11-18-2002, 01:02 PM

Duct tape will keep the fur on.

11-16-2002, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kizzy Posts: n/a	Happy Hamster I have one happy hamster. His cages sits off to the side of one of our computers in our house, and he looks out you and gets on the wheel and goes. He just seems so happy. Now, this is the first hamster I have had in a really long time but I don't remember the one from many years ago being so happy. Now, the real reason for my thread. Is it normal for hamsters to loose patches of hair? He has 2 patches of missing hair on his back, but like I said he is a happy guy.
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11-18-2002, 09:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
SxyPrincess I Need a Life Member Since: Oct 2001 Location: I sooooo want to ride it, just never been on one that big before! Posts: 9,940	I've had a couple hamsters growing up and none of them lost any hair. Wish I could offer some advice, but I can't.
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11-18-2002, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sierra39 Hairball Magnet Member Since: Mar 2002 Location: PF Posts: 414	We've had LOTS of small mammals! Hair loss is usually due to parasites (mites, mange, etc.) If it's mites, it usually gets real itchy around the face and neck. But since it on the back, I'm not sure... Are you using cedar shavings? Some small animals are really sensitive to the cedar oil and it can be irritating. Use pine shavings or that recycled paper fluffy stuff instead. Hair loss can also sometimes be caused by a vitamin deficiency. Try adding some small animal liquid vitamins in the water bottle. If you don't see an improvement soon, take the hamster to the vet! __________________ When life gives you hair, make hairballs.
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11-18-2002, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
vraiblonde Boring by Design Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: "Cynical" is my middle name Posts: 51,467	Jazz, you may be on to something. Don't computers emit a low-level radiation or something? __________________ Girls don't like boys, girls like cars and money.
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11-18-2002, 12:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
vraiblonde Boring by Design Member Since: Mar 2001 Location: "Cynical" is my middle name Posts: 51,467	I don't know, man - the computer makes me want to tear MY hair out. How much can a hamster take? __________________ Girls don't like boys, girls like cars and money.
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11-18-2002, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kyle ^(Premo) Contrarian Member Since: Oct 2001 Posts: 10,004	Box 'im up and UPS 'im to Mr. Ray! __________________ I'm the kind of guy likes to sit in a greasy spoon and wonder - "Gee, should I have the T-bone steak or the jumbo rack of barbecued ribs with the side order of gravy fries?" I WANT high cholesterol. I wanna eat bacon and butter and BUCKETS of cheese, okay? I want to smoke a Cuban cigar the size of Cincinnati in the non-smoking section. I want to run through the streets naked with green Jell-o all over my body reading Playboy magazine. Why? Because I suddenly might feel the need to, okay, pal?
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11-18-2002, 01:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
justhangn Posts: n/a	Duct tape will keep the fur on.
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