Why is my hamster peeling&losing hair?
The combination of hamster skin peeling and hair loss are generally causes for alarm. They can be signs of infection, parasites or illness. But they can also be signs that the hamster is getting old.ParasitesHamsters can get mites that cause two types of mange — demodectic and sarcoptic. Both types cause hair loss, flaking or peeling skin and itching, according to Hamsterific.com.InfectionHamsters suffering from ringworm, a type of fungus, have small, bald patches that become larger and have scaly, peeling skin. Hamsters can scratch the sore patches open and risk infection.AllergiesAllergies to bedding, particular foods or strong odors such as tobacco smoke may cause skin problems and hair loss in hamsters, according to the British Hamster Association.
