A hamster is being clipped and scanned with ultraviolet light Pt 3
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 30/07/2016

Jul 30, 2016
The hamster wakes up after 1 minute and so need to be given anaethesia again to continue clipping. 

Safety is important as the anaesthesia can kill the hamster if the vet assiatant is not alert regarding the vital signs. 

Ultraviolet light shows some fluorescence of the hairs in this hamster.  It is possible he has ringworm. Anti-ringworm wash is given.

Uncommon case of inflamed itchy elbows. Allergy is suspected.