https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/14665/pruritic-lesions-with-orange-crusting-in-hamster Has anyone got any suggestions for what could cause pruritic lesions with orange crusting in a dwarf hamster? 1y11 month old entire female, 8 week duration, kept alone, owner has treated with pet shop mite treatments but cannot confirm product. Otherwiseen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/84959?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:22:36 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:3e91bc1c-f6c2-4372-ae85-a03ad8db7129Mark Rowland<p>Hi</p> <p>I would still be looking at ectoparasites here. Demodex would be a big rule out</p> <p>Goodluck</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>