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Hamster balding in one spot after a brief episode that looked like a seizure

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Why is my hamster balding in one spot and earlier he tweaked like he was having a seizure then returned to normal

Dylan Wilson, DVM Verified VetKY license 293504

Sorry to hear your hamster has you concerned. Could you provide more information? What is his normal diet, bedding used in his enclosure, and where the hair loss is.

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