Why does my hamster bit herself ?

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Why does my hamster bit herself ?

my hamster is female
she's a russian dawf
she had 2 litters ect.
but for some reson since we sold the babies and the mate
she has been biting herself and bleeding
even ripping her fur out
whats wrong with her?

2007-09-26 15:23:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets

3 answers

Have you checked her for mites? Sometimes rodents have infestations...

2007-09-26 15:31:30 · answer #1 · answered by the_dragyness 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

she's either very distressed or sick. i don't know if they can get fleas but it's a possibility. maybe some sort of infection. have the vet take a look

2007-09-26 22:31:55 · answer #2 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

she could have fleas. or the sometimes just itch! she could just have allergies

2007-09-26 22:48:38 · answer #3 · answered by brookeab2002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋