Yes, a hamster can be allergic to their bedding. The risk of an allergy is raised if the bedding contains artificial scents or chemicals. Try switching to a different type of bedding and see if the symptoms go away.
The spots should go away after you use an appropriate medication to calm the allergic reaction, such as Benadryl. If the spots do not go away, it means you are...
If you are using wood shavings or paper bedding, line the base of the cage with newspaper or puppy pads and add two inches of fresh bedding. Fleece pads are...
It's possible to be allergic to anything from pollens to peanuts. We tend to think of cats and dogs as the cause of pet allergies, but in theory, the dander...
Use straw or shavings for bedding instead of sand and clean the bedding out each day. Sand is a breeding ground for bacteria. Switching to proper bedding will solve a...
Fortunately, washing your clothes, bedding, rugs and other textiles is an effective way to kill fleas in any of the four life stages, thanks to the chemicals in the detergent,...
Congratulations! By eating good quality hay your guinea pigs are eating a diet very close to what nature intended. Offer a small portion of gourmet diet alongside fresh fruit and...
This is tricky, as he may have strayed quite a distance away. Get a "Catch 'em Alive" trap that is used to catch mice without harming them. These traps work...
Absolutely. If something is natural, it doesn't automatically mean it's safe to use or that you can't be allergic to it. You can be allergic to nuts, for example, and...
Not necessarily, but there is an inherited component of allergies. For example, if a parent is egg allergic, it doesn't necessarily mean your kid is going to be egg allergic....
