fleas

Question
Yesterday, my hamster escaped and we found her today but when I looked at her fur I saw this brown bug. Is it a flea? if it is do you know anything that i can use to get rid of them?


Answer
It may well be a flea. If there is only one of them do not worry. Just remove it and she should be ok. If you find more and they are persisting, you will need to see a vet so he can give an appropriate diagnosis and medication.
I hope she is ok,
Kathryn