Hamster fur

United States
April 21, 2007 7:40pm CST
I have a question. My hamster's fur has gotten a little, well, out of control. What I mean is that her fur is growing out of control. It isn't too bad right now. It's hind legs have a little fur coming over them sort of like it has pants on or something. What I'm wondering is do I need to cut it? Is it harming my hamster that I'm not cutting it? And is there a special pair of scissors or should I go to the veterinarian? Thank you in advance for helping me.
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kiukitsu
@kiukitsu (291)
• Philippines
26 Apr 07
hmm. Is it a syrian hamster? If so, then maybe your hamster is the long-haired type and is starting to grow now.
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miningbeeble
@miningbeeble (328)
• United States
16 May 07
Yeah, It is a long haired hamster.
redwarrior82
@redwarrior82 (480)
• Singapore
21 Sep 08
Haha, then if your hamster's hair is getting into it's eyes you must tie it! =p Okay Okay I'm just kidding, you don't tie hamster's hair!
arsena
@arsena (293)
• Germany
23 Apr 07
Why don't you put a picture with your hamster that we can see what is all about? Maybe is totally normal. How old is your hamster and what kind of hamster is it?
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woobie
@woobie (88)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I wish I could help, but I've only had hamsters with short hair.
redwarrior82
@redwarrior82 (480)
• Singapore
21 Sep 08
I don't think it's anything serious, actually. Is your hamster a dwarf hamster? Dwarf hamsters are supposed to have fur on their legs, so it should be okay. All my dwarfs have fur on their legs. I think it's even cuter! Don't worry too much. If your hamster is a syrian hamster, you know syrian hamster grows very long fur, so maybe it's growing long now.