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The Aspergillis Fungus

By A. (rebel226)

http://www.hamsterific.com/

click on health care, then illness & injury guide

The Aspergillis fungus grows on the bedding in the area of a

hamster's tank/cage where the hamster urinates. Once it starts to

develop it will appear white and in time turn black. At this stage

the fungus will send off airborne spores into the hamster's

enviornment that can damage the hamster's health and once symptoms

are noticed the hamster must be seen by a vet immediately because

there is a high risk of death from breathing in the spores of this

deadly fungus. Symptoms are lethargy, breathing

problems/wheezing,blood in the urine,inflamed skin,and chronic

diarrhea. If you see any of these symptoms especially after you

spotted the fungus in the tank/cage chances are high that it's the

Aspergillis Fungus that is causing the health problems. A hamster

who has already been diagnosed as being diabetic or having a bladder

infection is at a higher risk when exposed to this fungus. A vet

will then treat the affected hamster with antibiotics and anti-

fungal medication. It should also be noted that the use of corn cob

bedding appears to promote the growth of this fungus faster than

other beddings. The Aspergillis Fungus also grows on vegetables and

fruits that are left to rot in the tank/cage. The key to eliminating

this fungus is to not allow it to grow at all and this can be done

by removing the bedding where your hamster urinates every day and

making sure that once a week the tank/cage is throughly cleaned and

disinfected and you can also use a disinfectant that contains an

anti-fungicide as an added precaution. And always remove any uneaten

vegetables or fruits from the tank/cage before it rots and allows

the fungus to grow on it. A person who owns a hamster doesn't have

to live in fear of the Aspergillis Fungus harming their hamster. As

long as the tank/cage is kept completely clean any breeding ground

for this potentially deadly fungus will be totally eliminated.