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Hello guys sorry if I don’t start a new conversation, I tried but I don’t know how to do it. I think Sweetie has a scab, she has as scabby skin on her back, I’m worry and I don’t know how to treat her. Any suggestion?
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Do you have a photo of Sweetie’s back and the scab? It could be she has caught herself on something - so check the cage in case she’s chewed anything and it’s left a sharp bit maybe. Does her skin seem a bit dry and scaly as well? If so it’s possible it could be mites.
Do you have a photo of Sweetie’s back and the scab? It could be she has caught herself on something - so check the cage in case she’s chewed anything and it’s left a sharp bit maybe. Does her skin seem a bit dry and scaly as well? If so it’s possible it could be mites.
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I will send a picture tomorrow as I don’t have one now. The scabs appear to be crusty but today it was red as she scratched that off. I did used on her anti mites drops which I thought was working but today I che knocked and is not. I have ordered Johnson tea tree cream
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I think it would be better to have a vet check to be honest. They can do a skin scrape to check if it’s mites or not. It’s best not to use mite treatment often or without it being checked with a skin scrape because it’s quite strong stuff (Invernectin). I think tea tree would be too strong a smell for a hamster as well. You could maybe try some aloe gel. Elusive may come along with other suggestions
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I agree about the mite treatment, it is quite strong & can do more harm then good if it’s not really needed.
If the scab doesn’t heal then a vet check would be the best thing.
Can you tell if it looks more like a problem with her skin or more like she may have scraped it on something in the cage as Maz suggested? The most common cause of cuts or scrapes on the back is something with rough edges in the cage or something with an entrance hole that’s a bit too small.
I wouldn’t put tea tree oil on as it’s too strong for a little ham really, aloe is very bitter & a laxative so I wouldn’t use that either.
The only thing you can put on really if it’s dry is a tiny dab of coconut oil.
If her skin is generally a bit dry add some flax seeds & a drop of evening primrose oil daily to her diet.
If the scab doesn’t heal then a vet check would be the best thing.
Can you tell if it looks more like a problem with her skin or more like she may have scraped it on something in the cage as Maz suggested? The most common cause of cuts or scrapes on the back is something with rough edges in the cage or something with an entrance hole that’s a bit too small.
I wouldn’t put tea tree oil on as it’s too strong for a little ham really, aloe is very bitter & a laxative so I wouldn’t use that either.
The only thing you can put on really if it’s dry is a tiny dab of coconut oil.
If her skin is generally a bit dry add some flax seeds & a drop of evening primrose oil daily to her diet.
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Lorena
The cage is fine but she has the bad habit to go inside the little slot between the wood house and the cage wood wall, she literally squeezed herself there all the time.
Also donuoi guys know any exotic vet in London? I checked on google but it so confusing
Also donuoi guys know any exotic vet in London? I checked on google but it so confusing
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Sorry to hear this. Where are you in London? There is a famous exotic vet in sheene. There is also one in Camden.
www.cjhallvets-sheen.co.uk
www.rvc.ac.uk
Is it possible to block the area that she is squeezing herself in?
Vets in Sheen - Exotics Centre - CJ Hall Veterinary Surgeons
We are an independent practice offering personal & professional care for your pet.We have a special interest in exotic pets. Call 020 8876 9696
www.cjhallvets-sheen.co.uk
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Is it possible to block the area that she is squeezing herself in?
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I phoned the Sheen practice a moment ago and their reception told me they are referrals only for exotics. I said I own a hamster and the lady said vets consult them, but they don't offer appointments directly. If you use your regular vet, he or she might consult the exotic service. It's frustrating trying to find vets in London. Pets at Home recommend Vets for Pets as they use them for hamsters, guineaset , so your local branch should be able to tell you. There is a V4P in Wimbledon Pets at Home branch and one near Richmond.
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Thank you for finding that out. I had no idea they are for referrals only.
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I think there is such a demand and such a shortage of exotic vets that they are overwhelmed.
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London can be a difficult place at times
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I agree about going to the vet though as they all have access to labs for testing and a skin scrape is a good idea. Hamsters tend to use their paws to lick their fur and I'm not sure how effective ointments would be unless designed for small ferries.
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Oh that’s is brilliant there is a vet inside pet at home where I bought her. I will try there!
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Glad it's useful info, good luck!
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Lorena
I’ll clean her cage again next week and seeSorry to hear this. Where are you in London? There is a famous exotic vet in sheene. There is also one in Camden.
Vets in Sheen - Exotics Centre - CJ Hall Veterinary Surgeons
We are an independent practice offering personal & professional care for your pet.We have a special interest in exotic pets. Call 020 8876 9696
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Is it possible to block the area that she is squeezing herself in?
Yes I can sort that out. I hope is nothing bad.
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Hamsters are very good at getting into the smallest of spaces. Would you like to post a picture of the cage for advice on how to close the gap? I would try to do this as soon as possible to prevent Sweetie getting in the gap again.
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So, an update… I found out they are mites. As microscopic the are I saw them on Sweetie cage…I wanted to cry but I don’t panic. I took her out, settled her on her old metal cage, I cleaned her wheel, everything could wash I washed it, and thrown away the rest, cleaned the wooden cage, disinfected it and when I’ll be off I’ll disband it and throw it away too.Hamsters are very good at getting into the smallest of spaces. Would you like to post a picture of the cage for advice on how to close the gap? I would try to do this as soon as possible to prevent Sweetie getting in the gap again.
Sweetie is better with her crosty scab I cured with sudocrem which is safe for hamsters and it’s healing
