My hamster has black spots (in the same spot) on his side and some on his neck... What from?

Question

I have a hamster that is almost 3 years old. He is getting black spots on his neck (A little bit) and on his sides (on each side in the same spot and they look like black moles). What could they be from?

Also I am worried about him!

Answer 1

I have 4 hamsters and I was curious about what your hamster has and I got this....


http://www.talkpets.com/forums/printthread.php?t=4513 Could he have alopecia ? :(

http://www.cyberenigma.com/hamsterhaven/illy.html

Answer 2

Wow! Nearly 3, that's good you must be doing something right because life expectancy for a hamster is usually 2yrs. old. If your hamster starts dragging his back legs and only using his front legs to walk, that's a problem. This is the time that he will be leaving you soon.

Answer 3

I think it's best to take him to the vet. They are dear little creatures - but can be quite weak. Sorry to tell you but their life expectancy isn't very long, only a few years at most. Give him lots of love and attention while you have him.

Answer 4

All I have to say is I had gerbals and they lived 2 and a half years...hamsters don't live but a year longer!

Answer 5

you know how old people get liverspots on there heads and other places..maybe its that cuz 3 years is old for a hamster..

Answer 6

take you beloved hamster to the vet, they will figure it out!

Answer 7

Please take the hamster to the vet it sounds like it needs help

Answer 8

maybe you should take him to the vet

Answer 9

it is from the way he laid in his mothers womb as he
developed