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Got a hamster a few days ago; saw two tiny bugs in the cage; not sure if fungus or bugs
Hamster hair loss has many causes: nutritional, seasonal, fungal, parasitic, allergic, or traumatic. Seasonal loss is normal. Whatever the cause, clean the cage, change bedding, keep dry. Since the cause is unclear, a skin scrape can confirm; if no test, deworm regularly and try iodine and anti-inflammatory ointment.
How to Keep a Hamster Cage from Smelling
Hamster odor comes from poor cleaning and messy habits. Control it with a pellet-and-water diet (limit watery fruit and protein), absorbent bedding changed every 3–4 days in summer, regular sand baths, and frequent cage disinfection in a ventilated spot.
My Roborovski hamster is 1 year 8 months old; its ear canal bacterial infection has been treated with doxycycline for 15 days and improved, but the outer ear will not heal. It recently lost tens of grams. What else can I use?
Ear canal bacterial infection in hamsters needs cleaning and topical medication, plus regular cage disinfection. Clean with a fine swab and ear solution, then apply neomycin ear oil 2-3 times daily.
Signs Your Dog with Parvo Is Recovering
Canine parvovirus is deadly (up to 80% mortality) with enteric and cardiac forms. Recovery signs: brighter mood and appetite, falling fever, and no more vomiting/diarrhea. Prevent with vaccines from 4 weeks, deworming from 3–4 weeks, and strict disinfection of feces and bedding.
The Dangers of Canine Parvovirus (CPV)
Any dog owner has heard of canine parvovirus with dread, but how much do you know? It's one of the most severe contagious diseases of dogs!
Key Points for Rabbit Care in October
October brings big day-night temperature swings and the molting period, raising disease risk, so the focus is protecting pregnant does through each pregnancy stage and preparing the kindling box, storing dried forage, and preventing contagious disease with vaccination, stable warmth, and weekly disinfection.
Key Measures for Fattening Meat Rabbits
Fattening meat rabbits well depends on site and housing, environment control (30–32°C for kits, 10–25°C adults, 60–65% humidity), hygiene, good breeds, regular deworming, clean feed, grouping, quiet management, and timely sale by 5 months.
Rabbit Loss of Appetite: Could It Be Intestinal Obstruction?
When a rabbit won't eat, intestinal obstruction is a serious possibility among many gut causes. This article explains obstruction triggers, how to tell it apart from simple stress, and the care steps (massage, water, vet tests) to take.
Solutions for a Rabbit With Poor Appetite
Persistent poor appetite in rabbits often comes from food monotony, nutritional deficiency, a dirty environment, or heat. Practical fixes include a varied diet with hay and veggies, nutritional supplements, regular disinfection, and summer cooling.
How to Keep a Hamster’s Environment Dry
A damp hamster environment invites disease, so humidity and temperature must be controlled. Here is how to keep it dry.