Pet Information > ASK Experts > Exotic Pets > Gerbils and Hamsters > hair loss in hampsters

hair loss in hampsters

21 13:28:48

Question
hello there im trying to find out why my hampster is loosing hair on its head also hes body is he molting?
please let me know
thankyou
maria

Answer

    How old is your hamster is he older. If he is older this is normal. He is probably just getting older and that is part of becoming an elderly hamster. As long as he is not losing large amounts of hair he is ok.

Thanks for writing hope this helped.