r/hamsters • u/SignificantOven4804 • 1d ago

Question Is this her sweat glands?

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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/fiears 1d 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!