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Question
My hamster has bedding stuck in his of long hair by his bottom. It is just stuck there and i cant pull it off without ripping out his fur. Is there anyway I can get it out quickly without any pain? It bugs me seeing it there! By the way, I'm telling you its REALLY STUCK!  

Answer
Hi Jenna,

I must say, I've never been asked this question before :)

Since it's stuck in the long hair, you can try cutting it off with small scissors (like cuticle scissors or eyebrow scissors).  Have someone hold your hamster, and carefully cut the bedding out.  Obviously you'll want to be super careful not to nick your hamster's skin.

Have a great day!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask :)

Kelly