shell.penn66

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is it safe to put sum antiseptic cream on an hamster where its back as gone red due to fur loss

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Colleen

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Do not play vet to your hamster. That antiseptic may be too strong for his skin. You need to find out why he's losing his fur. It could be a rash which will need antibiotics designed for a hamster or it could be might or it could be his cage is not cleaned enough and he's on wet bedding too much. It could also be an improper diet. Take him to a vet.

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shell.penn66

thanx 4 ur advice,il take him 2 the vet.

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Colleen

I'm happy to hear that shell. You're doing the right thing :)

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wonderer

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There are no vets here to perscribe anything for your pet so please take to the vet .......

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paddy_890

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Think it would be ok, I use antiseptic cream on my horse and it works perfectly fine.

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Colleen

No it will not. The hamsters skin may be too sensitive.

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Colleen

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paddy_890
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Antiseptics creams are quite mild, used on many pets over the years including for hair loss with no reactions or problems
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Colleen

Are you a vet and are you using a broad brush when you speak of antiseptic creams? What if this particular cream has a steroid in it? You are giving an answer based on what a horse can handle. A horse, not a tiny rodent.

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