It's normal for hamsters to lose their fur as a physiological phenomenon, but it can also be caused by diseases or environmental factors.
Hamster hair loss can be triggered by multiple reasons, including normal physiological phenomena and disease factors. The possible reasons for normal hair loss may include:
Hair Loss in Old Age: When hamsters enter their old age, hair loss usually starts from the abdomen and gradually spreads to the hind legs and buttocks.
Seasonal Hair Loss: Hamsters have a molting period, usually in summer and autumn, which is a normal physiological phenomenon.
Nutritional Deficiency: A lack of proteins and vitamins can also lead to hair loss. In particular, feeding too much high-calorie seed food can cause a nutritional imbalance.
The hair loss caused by diseases may include:
Allergies: If hamsters are allergic to certain foods or bedding materials, it may result in symptoms such as swollen feet, persistent itching, dry skin, and rashes.
Demodex Mites: This is a kind of parasite that mainly lives in the hair follicles of hamsters and may cause symptoms like hair loss, scabbing, dandruff, and itching.
Cushing's Disease: This is a rare genetic disease. Due to the hormonal imbalance caused by a pituitary tumor, it may lead to hair loss and other symptoms.
Suggestions for Prevention and Treatment:
Make sure that the hamster's diet contains enough proteins and vitamins, and avoid feeding too much high-calorie seed food.
Regularly check the hamster's living environment and avoid using bedding materials and toys that may cause allergies.
If it is found that the hamster has allergy symptoms or is infected by parasites, seek medical attention in time and take corresponding treatment measures.