What is the best way to treat and eliminate mites on Syrian Hamsters?

Question

What is the best way to treat and eliminate mites on Syrian Hamsters?

Friends of mine have a Syrian Hamster and she itches all the time. They have heard that she may have mites but they are unsure on how to treat them.

What is the safest and most effective way for them to treat the their mite problem?

Answer 1

its the lice of the pet world. i feel bad for you. be prepared to lose your hamster just in case. i had 2 hamsters with it and they both died. we washed my bed sheets (cuz they were in my room) we steam cleaned my carpet, my mom cleaned the whole house. we bought new cages for them. i was wondering where the itchy red bites on me came from. i gave my hamsters bathes and one died while i was giving it a bath. so good luck.

Answer 2

Mild cases of mite infestations can be treated with an anti-mite spray designed for rodents available from pet shops. The head of the hamster should be shielded to avoid spraying into the eyes and the body sprayed. The cage should be cleaned, sprayed with the anti-mite spray and clean bedding should be provided. This treatment should be repeated as directed on the anti-mite spray.

Hamsters suffering from mites should be isolated from any other hamsters or animals and be placed in a room of their own to avoid spreading mites to other animals.

If mild cases fail to improve within a day or two or in cases of severe mite infestation, or if signs of Mange develop veterinary treatment should be sought.

Answer 3

takee em to the vet. or a animal shelter they will know if the hamster has mites or not. and save you money on trying to get rid of something that maay not be there. if u take him to the vet and finds out that he does then the vet will know what to do and whats the safest for the hamster.

by the way if they "itch" like a dog or a cat. that sometimes is another way of grooming theirselfs.