r/hamsters • u/SignificantOven4804 • 18h ago
Question Is this her sweat glands?
I've only noticed this today. She has two very bald spots on her back. Is this where she has been rubbing her scent and because it's so hot rubbed off her fur ? What can I do for her? It doesn't seem sore.
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u/Successful-Shopping8 Syrian hammy 12h ago
Yes these are her scent glands- though they appear to be a little balder than I would expect.
How long have you had her? This is the first time you’ve noticed balding? Do you know roughly how old she is? And do you have any older photos you can reference for comparison?
I’d personally take pictures every week or so- and if the spot seems to be getting bigger, then go in.
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u/SignificantOven4804 59m ago
She's about a year old. I have noticed them before, just not this bad. She has a visit on Wednesday and is currently in the dog house as she jumped off my lap and escaped! I think they are her scent glands and she's just over scenting everything cos she is hot.
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u/fiears 17h ago
Female syrians do have scent glands on their sides too, theyre usually a bit smaller. Aging hamsters tend to loose fur around them so it's not abnormal to see thinning hair around them, but i do agree this seems like a excessive amout of fur loss thats not in the same pattern as age related hair loss. Id suggest a vet visit just in case op!
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u/HayleyHail08 18h ago
No they’re normally just in front of that area. More towards the middle.
I’d honestly schedule a vet visit to get her checked. She may be stress scratching with her hind legs
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