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Other petsJoselynOctober 7, 2026

Why is my hamster balding in one spot and earlier he tweaked like he was having a seizure…

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

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DWDylan Wilson, DVMVerified VetSmall Animal, Mixed Animal, Preventive Care, Laboratory Medicine · KY license 293504Answered 9d ago

Hello, 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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