The hamster has fleas. Hamsters are mammals, and fleas are external parasites that can inhabit the surfaces of almost all mammals.

If the hamster has not been dewormed for a long time, fleas are likely to appear, and the hamster will scratch frequently and have red and swollen skin. Fleas can also absorb nutrients from hamsters, causing long-term weight loss and anemia. The owner can also observe that the hamster gradually becomes thinner, so the owner must deal with the hamster in time.

What to do if your hamster has fleas:

1. Use a comb to remove fleas

Using a flea comb is the safest way to clean fleas on your pet. . If there are not many fleas on the hamster, you can use a very dense comb to comb it. However, it is not recommended to strangle fleas when you catch them. This is not the safest way to deal with them. Prepare flea disinfectant before combing and use disinfectant to kill the caught fleas. This can avoid the recurrence of fleas on your hamster.

2. Take a bath

When the flea problem on mice is serious, you have to take action. Pay attention to keeping warm when washing your hamster. The water temperature should be about the same as your body temperature. This can prevent the mouse from catching a cold after washing.

3. Anthelmintics

Currently, there are no drugs on the market specifically designed to remove fleas in hamsters, so we have to use drugs suitable for cats and dogs. However, due to the petite size of hamsters, the amount of medication is greatly reduced.

4. Pet hospital

If none of the above methods work, it is recommended that you take your hamster to a pet doctor as soon as possible. After all, doctors have professional knowledge and skills and can treat hamster fleas. Provide targeted treatment to the problem.