Ahh yes. Roborovskis. Those little eyebrowed wonders. Many people own Roborovskis, and it’s understandable why: they’re very cute.
What’s not cute, however, is when they look wet or greasy. This is quite common, and today, we’ll dive right in with reasons your Robo might look this way, then move on to how you can help your hamster reach peak fur-glory.
Why Do Roborovskis Get Greasy?
Throughout my Googling, I couldn’t find a scientific cause for the greasiness. I suppose nobody thought putting tax dollars towards learning the cause of greasy hamster fur would be worth it, so we’ll have to stick to the ideas from experienced Roborovski owners from several forums.
I have my sources linked below, and I’d highly recommend reading into those conversations, of even joining the forums, to learn more.
How to Prevent/Cure Greasiness
The simple answer is a sand bath. Hamsters will groom themselves with their tongue, but sometimes having a sand bath will help rid your hamster of any extra oils in their fur.
To learn how to setup a sand bath and what to expect when using one, you can check out my post dedicated to the subject.
Sometimes a hamster will just neglect to groom themselves, and that can also cause your hamster to become greasy.
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