🐹 What Is a Hamster's Scent Gland?

Ever wonder where that "hamster scent" comes from? 👀

📍 Syrian Hamsters → Scent glands on both sides of the waist
📍 Dwarf Hamsters (Winter White, Campbell, Roborovski, etc.) → One scent gland in the middle of the belly

 What Do Scent Glands Do?

✅ Sensitive area! Be careful when touching! ⛔️
✅ Marks their territory! 😈
✅ Releases pheromones to attract mates! 💕

💡 Male hamsters have more developed scent glands!
🔹 They produce more secretions and have a stronger smell!
🔹 The skin around the scent glands is rougher with less fur!

🛁 Do Hamsters Clean Their Scent Glands?

🐹 Hamsters groom themselves, including their scent glands!
🐹 Male Syrian hamsters often have wetter glands!

⚠ But if it's always wet, it could be a problem!
❌ Overheating → The hamster might be salivating to cool down!
❌ Skin allergies or infections → If you notice an odor or swelling, visit a vet immediately! 🏥