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I often get asked ‘can hamsters get Fleas?’ and the answer is yes, they can. However, as hamsters are indoor pets it’s much less likely that a hamster will get fleas compared to say a pet cat or dog getting fleas. That’s because dogs and cats are often outdoors in long grass and places where fleas can be easily picked up.
Yes Hamsters can get Fleas, but none of my Hamsters ever have!
None of my hamsters have ever had fleas. They were from reputable breeders, kept indoors and had no other owner than myself. If this is the case for your hamster, it is unlikely that you have to worry about your hamster getting fleas, but it’s always a good idea to check and keep an eye on the situation.
So how do Hamsters get Fleas?
You may be unfortunate enough to get a flea ridden Hamster from a breeder or store, especially if they were not bothered about the health and welfare of the hamsters. It is possible that hamsters can catch fleas from other pets in your household. It’s also possible for them to catch fleas from outdoors, but as hamsters usually…
