My hammie is having these black spot! I love him so-o-o-o-o much and i let it excersise in it's ball daily for 3 hours or so and I change the cage every 2 days but there are these black spot inside, under his fur! If you know any vets in Los Angeles, please give me the address. I asked each vet I know but they always say the same thing! " I don't treat rats." THat is so not fair! HELP!!!
2007-08-11 13:55:43 · 7 answers · asked by cutie101 2 in Pets ➔ Rodents
One thing that comes to mind is scent glands.
Hamsters have several scent glands used for marking their territory. The two most obvious ones are found on his back, about midway to 2/3rds down, one on each side (symmetrical). They appear as hairless, black spots. These are called the "Sebaceous Flank Glands". Although both male and female hamsters have them, it is much more obvious in the adult male.
In veterinary programs, the four species of choice are the cat, dog, horse, and cow. all other animal species are only briefly covered at best. Because hamsters are extremely sensitive to certain drugs and procedures that can be safely preformed on a cat or dog, it is best to find a veterinarian who specializes with "Exotics" or "Pocket Pets". Simply call up and ask if there is a "specialist" on staff who sees hamsters....if they are confident enough in their skills, the answer will be yes.
Two hospitals i know of in the LA area are:
Los Feliz Small Animal Hospital
3166 Los Feliz Blvd
(323) 664-3309
Dr. Pauline Perry, DVM
Petville Animal Hospital
12108 Venice Blvd.
(310) 313-9118
Dr. Karen Heard, DVM
Dr. Yuko Nishiyama, DVM
I wish you the best of luck with your hammie.
-Vet Tech
(Registered Veterinarian Technician and Hammie owner)
2007-08-11 15:07:14 · answer #1 · answered by vet tech 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The same thing happened to my hamster although it did not grow back or go away. The black spot of skin on my hamster was an abcess, or a sore/scab type thing. My hamster got one from being really old and unfortunately, she was losing blood in her legs and I had to put her down... If you just take good care and keep an eye, the spot should not be a problem at all. Signs I started to notice with mine was that she way pulling out her fur because of pain and her whole underside was naked by the time I had gotten her to the vet (they made me wait like a week :/) I'm no vet but I think your hammy should do just fine!
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2016-04-16 17:31:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Male hamsters have a bald, black spot on each side of there hips. Is this where your hamsters bald spot is? They are scent glands used for marking their territory. i dont think there is anything for you to worry about. If you are still unsure, look in your local telephone book for small animal vets, its crazy that some vets dont treat smaller pets, over here in England they will treat goldfish if need be!!! Goodluck x
2007-08-11 23:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hey there,
There are many factors that can attribute to hair recession or massive hair fall and you need to find out which one exactly is responsible for the problem you are having now. Of course male pattern baldness is still the most common cause, but, for instance, if you are a woman things are deinitely different! This is the reason why you will need to really dig down and see the source of your problem.
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2014-09-22 08:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay answer my question in an email:
-Is it like a little bald spot, that kind of looks like a birthmark and it's bumpy?
Because if that's what it looks like, DO NOT WORRY. Our hamster has the same thing, and our vet told us that it is NOT fatal and it's not causing them pain.
But, yours may be something different.
2007-08-11 14:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mum2Cavies 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hamsters have bald spots over their hips, they are scent glands and are normal.
2007-08-11 14:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
call an exotic pets vet, they treat hamsters and rats. LOL! it may have mites.
2007-08-12 03:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by beachy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋