Does my hamster has mites?

Question

it is scratching excessively but i couldnt find any symtoms of mites (balck dots moving, hair loss, lumps and bumps etc.) i just got it from pet smart today and its about 3-4 months old, female white russian. could it be irritation from bedding? b/c im using normal tissues papers as her bedding.

Answer 1

Try switching to Carefresh: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...

because I've never had nor heard of a pet with any allergic or negative reaction to this product. If you do notice mites or bald spots, buy small pet flea&tick spray: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js...

Switching the bedding should help. And make sure that she isn't just grooming herself, because for a first time animal owner it w\can be mistaken for itching. If shes rubbing her hands on her face or turning around and brushing through her fur, she's just grooming :)

I hope you little critter feels better!

Answer 2

try changing the type of tissue?? or just some cloth but to be sure its  not mite use some olive oil and rub it all over her. she will look funny but if she is itchy it will feel better and if its mites they will suffocate. if that doesnt help then you may also need to change thefood

good luck

Answer 3

Hmm.

Maybe her bedding IS irritating her..

Maybe change it and see what happens?

If that doesn't work   then maybe just wait a couple hours and if she hasn't stopped then its best to take her to a vet.

Answer 4

see a vet, that al I can tell you.