Purple Clothing Hamster (Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster) is a recessive gene (dd), and a pair of purple clothing color genes will make the Campbell's hamster's body appear purple and lustrous. Those with purple clothing color all over their bodies are also called violets. Their fur is light purple and looks powdery with a beautiful purple luster in the sunlight.
Purple Clothing and Purple Campbells are very similar in appearance and difficult to distinguish. The fur of the Purple Campbells has an excessive coloration in the white area of the abdomen, with a slightly darker color than the purple fur. On the other hand, the color of the Purple Clothing is more coordinated, with a yellow border between the purple and white.
Chinese name: 紫衣仓鼠
Latin name: Dwarf Campbells Russian Hamster
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Rodentia
Family: Muridae
Subfamily: Cricetinae
Genus: Phodopus
Species: P. campbelli
Purple clothing is a recessive gene (dd), and a pair of purple clothing color genes will make the Campbell's hamster's body appear purple and lustrous. Purple clothing is very similar to purple campbell, making it difficult to distinguish between the two. The purple campbell's coat has excessive color in the white area of the abdomen, with a slightly darker color than purple, while the color of purple clothing is more harmonious, with a yellow border between the purple and white. Purple clothing with a purple color all over its body is also called violet, with a pale purple color and a lovely purple glow in the sunlight.
Hamster lovers suggest keeping the Purple Clothing Hamster separately, not in the same cage as other hamsters, especially of different types. Hamsters of this breed have a somewhat aggressive temperament, so owners should be careful of being bitten! A friend of mine has a fancy hamster which also belongs to this breed, and it often bites him... But we should not apply human logic to think about hamsters, after all, they are living beings and should be taken care of!
1. Long teeth
Long-term consumption of soft food can cause the teeth to grow excessively without normal grinding. Overgrown teeth can damage the inside of the mouth and affect food intake. It can also lead to gingival decay and rhinitis. This will cause the teeth to gradually loosen and fall out. After one side of the teeth falls out, the other side of the teeth needs regular trimming surgery due to the lack of normal grinding. Early diagnosis can lead to early treatment.
2. Injuries caused by fighting
Squirrels have a habit of attacking the weaker members of the group. Squirrels that appear healthy but are already seriously ill will be attacked by healthy squirrels. If these attacked squirrels are dissected, it will be found that they have long been ill. In addition, weak squirrels are also easily attacked. If squirrels fight, each squirrel should be separated in cages. Injured areas should be treated with antibiotics to prevent infection; for larger injuries, surgery may be required. Due to the possibility of cannibalism, weak squirrels should be isolated as soon as possible.
3. Pneumonia
Squirrels are prone to pneumonia when under excessive stress, excessive humidity, and poor air circulation. Symptoms such as coughing, loss of appetite, and lethargy appear, followed by death. Human colds can also be transmitted to squirrels, so special attention should be paid. Treatment with antibiotics is possible.
4. Hypocalcemia
Pregnant and postpartum female squirrels are prone to this condition. Due to the decreased calcium concentration in the blood, symptoms such as spasms, paralysis, and movement disorders occur. If calcium injections are not administered in a timely manner, there is a risk of death. Calcium supplements should be added to the diet of pregnant and lactating female squirrels as a preventive measure. In addition, sunbathing is also important.
5. Rickets
Squirrels, like humans, can also suffer from rickets. In addition to regularly supplementing calcium and active vitamin D, sunbathing is also essential. The use of artificial sun lamps is effective, but improper ultraviolet wavelengths can cause serious burns, so it is best to inquire at the hospital before use.
6. Urinary tract infection
Bacterial infection of the urinary tract can cause urinary tract infections. Male squirrels may have difficulty urinating due to swelling of the penis. The pain caused by urination can lead to painful cries. If these symptoms are found, immediate urine testing should be done and appropriate antibiotics should be used for treatment.
7. Fractures
When squirrels play indoors, they may suffer fractures due to improper jumping. Simple fractures can heal without surgery if following the instructions of the hospital. Squirrels are not tolerant of anesthesia, so it is best to avoid surgery. However, if the spinal bones are injured, the prognosis may not be good.
The Purple Clothing Hamster belongs to omnivorous animals and can eat almost anything, but mainly eats grains and miscellaneous grains. Many hamsters love to eat sunflower seeds, but it is not recommended to use them as the main food. They can be used as snacks or chew toys.
Omnivorous animals in the wild, Purple Clothing Hamsters feed on various grains, seeds, and vegetables. However, it is difficult to prepare a diet similar to these wild environments for captive hamsters. The main food in the artificially captive environment is various weed seeds and grains, occasionally preying on insects. They have the habit of storing food and do not hibernate. They store food for the winter. In the case of artificial breeding, they can be fed with raw melon seeds, peanuts, fruits, mealworms, etc.
The body of the hamster is also covered with dense and thick hair. Although the hamster often grooms and cleans its own fur, it is not perfect due to various factors. Therefore, the breeder also needs to regularly groom and clean the fur of the hamster. Because the hamster is small in size, the method of grooming and cleaning the fur of the hamster by the breeder is also very simple, as long as the breeder can spend some time to complete the grooming work of the hamster.
Strictly speaking, as long as the breeder has time, they can groom the hamster's fur every day. But for busy owners, grooming it once every 1-2 weeks is also acceptable. However, when the hamster is in the process of molting in spring and autumn, it still needs frequent grooming. The tools for grooming the hamster's fur are also very simple, such as toothbrushes, towels, and appropriate small combs.
In addition to grooming the hamster's fur, another way to help them clean their fur is to give them baths. Hamsters are naturally afraid of water and are averse to bathing, so breeders do not need to give them frequent baths. However, when dirt is found on the hamster's fur, breeders should clean it in a timely manner. Breeders can use a towel dipped in warm water to gently wipe the hamster, removing the dirt on its body. If it is necessary to give the hamster a bath, it is best to do so in warm weather, and after bathing, use a hairdryer to completely dry the fur to prevent the hamster from catching a cold and getting sick.
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