{"id":994,"date":"2022-03-16T20:49:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T00:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hamster-home.com\/?p=994"},"modified":"2022-03-04T13:50:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T18:50:03","slug":"hamster-with-red-eyes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hamster-home.com\/hamster-medical\/hamster-with-red-eyes\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamster With Red Eyes \u2013 What Does It Mean and Is It Normal?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Why hamsters have red eyes \u2013 Hamsters have red eyes due to many reasons, including the absence of melanin pigment, blindness, dust allergy, and infection or injury. So, the reasons for the red-eyed hamsters can be both genetic and environmental. Before labeling these hamsters evil or something else, you need to point out the actual reason behind the red eyes of the hamster. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In this detailed post, you\u2019ll learn everything about red-eyed hamsters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hamsters can have red eyes due to the following reasons: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some hamsters don\u2019t have melanin, which is a pigment that gives color to the fur, eyes, and hair of hamsters.<\/strong> In hamsters, who suffer a lack of melanin don\u2019t have the fur and eye color. As a result, the body gets a white color, and the eyes appear like a bright red tint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hamsters that don\u2019t have melanin pigment are called albino hamsters<\/strong>, and they are completely normal. You can\u2019t categorize albino hamsters as abnormal or special hamsters just because they have red eyes and white fur, unlike other hamsters. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Red eyes are also seen in hamsters that suffer from cognitive or acquired blindness. It\u2019s easy to identify if a hamster is blind or not by looking at the following symptoms: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A healthy hamster can also damage the eye iris while playing or fighting with other hamsters<\/a>. If you observe that your hamster has recently got red eyes, take it to the vet as early as possible<\/strong>. It might be due to an injury, which, if not treated on time, can lead to complete blindness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hamster\u2019s eye infection can also make its eyes red<\/strong>. The primary reason associated with an eye infection in hamsters is uncleaned hamsters\u2019 cages<\/a>. The litter or the uncleaned items in the cage may carry some germs that, when added to hamsters\u2019 eyes, can make them red<\/strong>. If you ignore your hamster\u2019s condition during an eye infection, you\u2019ll have to make time for a complex long-term treatment afterward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you notice that your hamster has an eye infection, don\u2019t be a doctor for your pet. Human eye drops are not suitable for hamsters\u2019 eyes, and you should never try to use them as a treatment for eye infections in hamsters<\/strong>. Instead, take your hamster to a vet when you\u2019re sure that your hamster is suffering from an eye infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, hamsters can have red eyes due to dust. Your hamster can get dust irritation if you allow it to roam freely in the house<\/strong>. To confirm if your hamster has dust irritation or not, observe your hamster for a while. Once confirmed, you can treat minor infections due to dust with a diluted solution of potassium permanganate or chamomile decoction<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No, albino hamsters are not as healthy as other hamsters.<\/strong> They are prone to many health conditions that other hamsters are less likely to suffer. Some of the conditions that albino hamsters suffer from include: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some tips that you can employ to care for albino hamsters: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Down below are some questions related to hamster\u2019s red eyes that might be useful for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No, hamsters with red eyes are not evil. They are often considered so, but you shouldn\u2019t be scared of them because they have different eye colors. They are different from other hamsters due to some genetic or environmental factors, but they are not evil at all.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> No, all the hamsters with red eyes are not blind. Red-eye color is considered a symptom of blindness, but it shouldn\u2019t be generalized for all hamsters. All the hamsters don\u2019t have very good eyesight, so it\u2019s not a thing that you\u2019ll see in red-eyed hamsters only. You can observe your red-eyed hamster\u2019s behavior for some time to see if it is blind or not.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> No, all-white hamsters don\u2019t have red eyes. All the albino hamsters have white fur and red eyes. But you can also find hamsters that can have white fur with brown eyes. These hamsters have white fur naturally, not because they have albinism.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n Caring for your hamster\u2019s health is completely up to you as your little furry buddy is completely dependent upon you. Seeing your hamsters having red eyes is alarming for pet owners. But now you understand all the factors that can cause red eyes in hamsters. Always remember them and try to provide extra care if your hamster is an albino, a red-eyed with white fur hamster species!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Many people consider hamsters with red eyes an evil breed. Others become worried about the hamster\u2019s health when they see a hamster with red eyes. Are you looking for an answer to why hamsters have red eyes? 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Lack of Melanin <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Blindness <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Infection <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dust Irritation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Are Albino Hamsters As Healthy As Other Hamsters? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Care for Albino Hamsters? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
FAQs <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hamsters Will Red Eyes Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n