MY HAMSTER IS GOING BALD ­ WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Take it to the vet. These little animals need veterinary care just as much as cats and dogs do. Ask the vet about mites or mange. If the vet says there seems to be nothing wrong, make sure that you are feeding a little fresh fruit and vegetables each day. One of my readers found that her hamster¹s skin troubles cleared up, as soon as she gave it some fresh fruit and veg.
Some hamsters are allergic to something in their cage ­ sawdust, red coloured bedding, or the green dye in the food. Try changing these. "Also add one drop of cod liver oil and a tiny pinch of powdered yeast to his food daily. If you are feeding a mix, get rid of half the sunflower seeds and peanuts in the hamster mix. This may help,' suggests Pamela Milward, Secretary of Southern Hamster Club.