2006-12-20 02:58:25 · 9 answers · asked by araya e 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i think he has flees becouse theres to little black spots missing fur and theres like blck thinks on them and recently a dog came over with flees and my hamster has not been running on its wheel
2006-12-20 03:08:31 · update #1
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2006-12-20 03:00:48 · answer #1 · answered by Talking Hat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any mammal can have fleas. Your vet would have to calculate the dose of topical medication to kill the fleas. You could just take the hamster to the vet. The amount of flea medication you would need is so small, it would have to measured in a syringe. The techs in the office can apply it for you.
Entire visit should cost you around $10.00
If left untreated, your hamster could become anemic from flea bites, and/or develop an allergy that would cause itching and hair loss.
2006-12-20 11:33:06 · answer #2 · answered by Mary F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it may be possible but I know they have little mites already so if you see it itching its self it could be that.
I was told by a vet that giving baths to rabbits, Guinea pigs and rats (hamsters and gerbils) can cause UTI's and can kill them.
I would get a lice comb and comb over him...if you find fleas then take him to the vet or call to see what they think you should do.
2006-12-20 11:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by angelmwilson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you think hes got fleas? bcause he scratches and washes a lot? well when i bough mine i thaught it had fleas too and i put bug spray on it and then he was almost dead ;)) dont do this. anyway, i asked someone whos good at animals and she said thats the way hamsters do they scratch and wash their fur all day long. but if its acting weird and seems to not b able 2 sleep because he wants 2 scratch his fur, ask a veterinary. :) plz vote my answer :)) u will b the first one by the way, where could ur hamster get the fleas from???? u keep him inside dont u?
2006-12-20 11:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is probably more likely that your hamster has mites. I would try to find a vet that will take care of hamsters. It is usually curable it caught early enough
2006-12-20 12:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would call a vet. they might have stuff to put on the hamster. i have never heard of a hamster getting fleas b 4. you should get a chinchilla. their fur is so thick they cant get fleas or tics. i have one and he is really nice.
2006-12-20 11:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never heard of it, but call a pet shop and ask them.
2006-12-20 11:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your veterinarian and see what he/she has to say.
2006-12-20 11:18:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ceder chips would be a remedy.
2006-12-20 10:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by B-DIDDLES 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋