I have 2 chinese dwarf hamsters and they used to fight all the time.
They are seperated now but 1 has been left with a whole in his ear.
Will it affect his hearing????
What should i do about it???
2007-02-21 09:39:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Take him to the vet!
2007-02-21 09:53:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
We have not had this problem with our hamsters although we have had this problem with our mice... one of them anyway.
What we managed to find out is that it was likely a parasite of sorts that caused it. For all you know it was a little bug you didn't see in the food or a bug off another animal you have (or it could have been brought in by you or a mouse that's gotten into your house).
From what we've managed to read, it won't do any real damage... The mouse that had the hole in the ear ended up scratching the hole until the ear pretty much disappeared. She is a normal mouse, just with less ear(s)....
If you're really concerned about it, take it to the vet and see what they recommend or ask at a pet store if they know anything about it.
2007-02-21 09:48:29 · answer #2 · answered by jessicadiamond_4einc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it will not affect his hearing.
as long as its not bleeding or infected, it will be fine!
my hamster had a bit of his ear missing, and he was always fine!
2007-02-21 09:42:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
aw i'm sorry! you should probably take him to the vet to get the ear checked out. The vet will be able to answer your questions
2007-02-21 09:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy him an earing lol
no just kidding
take him to the doc.
2007-02-21 09:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by KT 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if it's not bleeding, it should be okay. If you're still worried, take him to a vet.
2007-02-21 09:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
lick it ,human saliva is a natural ointment for hamsters.
2007-02-21 09:42:22 · answer #7 · answered by Dfirefox 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
buy him an earing
2007-02-21 09:41:35 · answer #8 · answered by Suzy 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋