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Why is my hamster have bald spots2007-11-24 22:19:59

Hair loss can occur for a number of reasons in hamsters and can be due to both disease and nondisease conditions. Continual rubbing on feeders or sides of the cage and barbering (hair chewing by cage mates) are examples of non-disease causes of alopecia. Infestation with demodectic mites is one of the most common infectious causes of patch alopecia and crusty skin in hamsters. Other conditions that lead to hair loss include adrenal tumors, thyroid deficiency, and chronic kidney disease. Some of these conditions may be manageable while others are not.

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He probably has fleas.

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http://www.pgaa.com/burrow/general/hamst...

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Any time you see something unusual to you on a pet always consult with a vet right away. Please don't wait weeks or months before seeking help on things. It could be anything from enlarged scent glands to tumors.

Is your hamster a Syrian (large breed)? Are they by any chance in the same exact place on both side and either on his sides about 3/4 (+/-)of the way down his body or on both his legs in the upper portion? The areas on the sides may also be a different color skin sometimes then the rest of the body. If any of this sounds lkie what your hamster has, then it sounds like scent glands and they can become plugged and need to be seen by a vet for it, they may need to be excreted (drained). Male Syrian hamsters have scent glands on the backs of their upper legs and on their sides.