ok so if i use the mite stuff,...

Question
ok so if i use the mite stuff, and he really doesnt have it, it wont hurt him, right?


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my hamster is scratching behind his ear alot and is losing hair there, like just on one side behind his ear. i just got him like a week ago, so i dont really know his normal behavior too much, but he seems fine other then that, hes eating, drinking, running around, and all that. he did chew up a blanket and a towel of mine. and fluffed up his sleeping area wiv it, but i removed it. so i dunno, wuts wrong wiv him?
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Hi Andrea,

It sounds as if your hamster may have mites.  The symptoms you've described are classic symptoms of mites.  Mild cases of mite infestations can be treated with an anti-mite spray designed for caged birds or small animals available from pet shops. The head of the hamster should be shielded to avoid spraying into the eyes and the body sprayed. The cage should be cleaned and sprayed with the anti-mite spray, and clean bedding should be provided. This treatment should be repeated as directed on the anti-mite spray.

Hamsters suffering from mites should be isolated from any other hamsters or animals and be placed in a room of their own to avoid spreading mites to other animals.

If mild cases fail to improve within a day or two or in cases of severe mite infestation, or if signs of mange develop veterinary treatment should be sought. A vet can take a skin scraping to confirm the hamster has mites.

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

Kelly  

Answer
Hi Andrea,

No, using the mite spray even if it turns out your hamster doesn't have mites won't hurt your hamster.  The spray is designed to attack the mites, not the hamster's skin or its fur.  Just make sure to cover your hamster's head when you're spraying.

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

Kelly