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New Hamster, Health Problem2007-11-24 22:13:12

Hey, I just got a new hamster. On its right ear, its very red. Also, its other ear is like plopped up all the time and this one is down. Besides this, the red ear also has black dots on it. Return the hamster?

Answers:

Sounds to me like mites, this is what you can do.

THE HOMEMADE ANTI-MITE RECIPE FOR HAMSTERS!

1 pint of room temperature water

1 Tablespoon of Witch hazel

1 Tablespoon of Listerine (not flavored)

TREATMENT PROCEDURE:

Apply the solution to the mite infected hamster externally with a washcloth or put the solution in a spray bottle and lightly spray the hamster while being careful to protect the eyes, nose and mouth. After you treat the hamster it is important to clean your hamster's cage and accessories thoroughly, change the bedding and spray the solution lightly in the cage and on the hamster's toys and accessories.

Witch hazel can often be found in grocery stores but is more commonly found at your local drug store.

Please note: This is not to be taken internally, it is a topical (on the skin) treatment.

Or take him/her to the vet. If you don't want to do this take back to the pet shop, but I always feel that what if this happened after a year you would have then taken care of it without the help of the pet shop, the sooner you learn the better for your hamster! Here is a link below, this site is well trusted and all about hamsters. All you need to know is on there. Good luck!

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Take it to the vets. sounds like a ear infection

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Return the hamster. Let the pet store float the vet bill. Get a new one at the pet store and check it out real good first.