My stupid outdoor cat has fleas, is my hamster affected?

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you hiope your hamster dosent die!!!! First of all treat the poor cat for fleas to get rid of them!! and your outdoor cat isNOT stupid, if its outdoor thers a 80% chance it will get fleas!!! it seems like you dont like your cat :( take better care of your cat and hamster. Its not ment to be outdoors so put the food inside and lock it up!!! lock it up in the house for a while, take it to the vet (even ur hamster) get a check up!! for them both!!!!!!!!!!
 
My cat only stays outdoors it doesn't let anyone touch it and it only comes in for food and it stays in over night when it feels like it. i know it's got fleas eugh i tell my mum not to let it in but she feels sorry for it, iv'e got flea bites all over my arm ( im sure they are) and when my hamster escaped the other night he was downstairs sorta near where the cat goes (lucky he wasent in that night) how do i know if my hamster isn't being bitten to death by fleas? he seems ok but i hope he doesn't die :(
 
Awww! well dont worry if you check around your hamsters body and there are no bumps and she does not keep on scratching on the same spots and there are to red marks then your hamster should be fine. But if your not sure and still are worried than check with a vet. I hope it helps! :)
 
If he starts to get real sluggish and itches all the time - he probably has flees -if he isn't itching he probably doesn't have flees but as the flees suck his blood out he'll get more and more sluggish
 
Have you ever considered the idea of putting Frontline or Advantage on the ''stupid outdoor cat''? It's part of ownership, to help protect ALL your animals from fleas, instead of just worrying about if your cat will give the hamsters fleas. (Yes, he may be getting bit by fleas).

Treat the problem, by putting the cat on preventative medication.
 
First, treat the cat with Advantage Flea Treatment to kill the fleas on it. Advantage is sold for cats or dogs based on the animal's weight. You can find it at pet stores, the veterinarian's, and online. This way, the cat won't continue to bring fleas into the house.

Second, examine your hamster for fleas. Check his belly, armpits, neck and tail area, especially. A flea comb works well to check the overall body. Any fleas you find can be drowned in soapy water. (They're not easily squished.)

Clean the hamster cage thoroughly including washing it out with soapy water, rinsing well and drying it off. To get rid of any flea eggs or larvae in your house, vacuum or mop the floors (especially in cracks), vacuum upholstered furniture including under cushions as well as your bed, wash all bedding in hot water. Vacuum the floors daily for several days to catch any newly hatched fleas.

Call a veterinarian that specializes in small animals (rodents). Ask for advice on any flea treatments for hamsters. I doubt that Advantage can be used on small animals like hamsters. Good luck!

You can buy over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to put on the bites on your arm. Topical Benadryl lotion also helps.
 
It's not the cat's fault about fleas--a $10 Advantage treatment would keep him flea free for 6 weeks, it's just a drop on the back of the neck. It's the owners responsibility.

Part the fur on your hamster and look for black dots (flea droppings) or live fleas crawling in the fur. I don't think cat fleas would be interested in hamsters but if they're there, those are what you'd see.
 
If I were you, I would probably check your hamster for fleas with a nit comb(for when people get headlice)or a very little come, and gently run it through his hair/fur. If that doesn't work(if it has long hair)you may have to use small scissors and cut his hair shorter. Another idea is, once you check if her does/doesn't have fleas on him, if he does, contact a vet for some help, if he doesn't have fleas, get a friend/family member to take the hamster to their house until you get rid of the fleas at your house.
 
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