Why does my hamster appear to "bite" itself occasionally?

Question

???... it's not a lot..but I notice it... sometimes...

Answer 1

its cleaning itself nothing wrong with it

Answer 2

Well if your hamster does it a lot, he/she could have ticks and it is bothering it. I suggest checking their fur for ticks or buying medications. Yes, small animals can get ticks too.

Answer 3

it might be itching a little bit but if there isnt any redness on his skin or scratch or bite marks he is probably just grooming himself

Answer 4

If it starts to do it more it might have bugs or something. But if it's only once in awhile it's probably just grooming itself.

Answer 5

Maybe your hamster has bugs on it or a skin irritation. Take it to the vet or something. Look in their fur for bugs or at their skin for irritation.

Answer 6

it is probably just cleaning itself. it may be get something that is stuck in its fur out or a knot.  my dog sometimes does that when a knot is in his fur.  he prob isnt biting himelf.  good luck!

Answer 7

itchy....grooming

just make sure it doesn't break the skin or do in viciously to itself, if that happens take it to the vet