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My female dwarf hamster is bleeding. Is her male cage mate attacking her?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed

Dwarf hamster (female) currently in cage along with male hamster has been since they were bought have noticed blood on her back above her tail

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Todd Cecil

Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2019

thanks for reaching out about Coco and including a photo. this is likely bite wounds from aggression. As one is running away, they get bit on the rump. The two hamsters should be separated. Coco should probably see seen by a veterinarian as antibiotics might help the wounds heal more rapidly.
Good luck.
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