{"id":179366,"date":"2022-07-16T08:07:27","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:07:27","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:07:27","slug":"what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes skin disease in hamsters?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_causes_skin_disease_in_hamsters\" title=\"What causes skin disease in hamsters?\">What causes skin disease in hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_is_the_most_common_disease_in_hamsters\" title=\"What is the most common disease in hamsters?\">What is the most common disease in hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_do_hamster_mites_look_like\" title=\"What do hamster mites look like?\">What do hamster mites look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_hamster_has_mange\" title=\"How do I know if my hamster has mange?\">How do I know if my hamster has mange?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_hamsters_get_skin_infections\" title=\"How do hamsters get skin infections?\">How do hamsters get skin infections?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_you_treat_a_hamsters_skin_infection\" title=\"How do you treat a hamsters skin infection?\">How do you treat a hamsters skin infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#Why_is_my_hamster_covered_in_scabs\" title=\"Why is my hamster covered in scabs?\">Why is my hamster covered in scabs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_is_the_most_common_illness_in_hamsters\" title=\"What is the most common illness in hamsters?\">What is the most common illness in hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_diseases_do_hamster_get\" title=\"What diseases do hamster get?\">What diseases do hamster get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_death_in_hamsters\" title=\"What is the most common cause of death in hamsters?\">What is the most common cause of death in hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_hamster_has_a_disease\" title=\"How do I know if my hamster has a disease?\">How do I know if my hamster has a disease?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_hamster_has_mites\" title=\"How do I know if my hamster has mites?\">How do I know if my hamster has mites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_color_are_mites_on_hamsters\" title=\"What color are mites on hamsters?\">What color are mites on hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_do_hamster_mite_bites_look_like\" title=\"What do hamster mite bites look like?\">What do hamster mite bites look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_to_do_if_hamster_has_mites\" title=\"What to do if hamster has mites?\">What to do if hamster has mites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_mange_on_hamsters\" title=\"How do you get rid of mange on hamsters?\">How do you get rid of mange on hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_hamster_has_mites\" title=\"How can you tell if your hamster has mites?\">How can you tell if your hamster has mites?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_hamsters_catch_mange\" title=\"How do hamsters catch mange?\">How do hamsters catch mange?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#Can_humans_catch_mites_from_hamsters\" title=\"Can humans catch mites from hamsters?\">Can humans catch mites from hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#Why_does_my_hamster_have_sores\" title=\"Why does my hamster have sores?\">Why does my hamster have sores?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_does_a_hamster_abscess_look_like\" title=\"What does a hamster abscess look like?\">What does a hamster abscess look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#How_do_you_treat_sores_on_hamsters\" title=\"How do you treat sores on hamsters?\">How do you treat sores on hamsters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#Can_you_treat_a_hamster_abscess_at_home\" title=\"Can you treat a hamster abscess at home?\">Can you treat a hamster abscess at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#Can_you_put_antibiotic_ointment_on_a_hamster\" title=\"Can you put antibiotic ointment on a hamster?\">Can you put antibiotic ointment on a hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-skin-disease-in-hamsters\/#What_causes_scabs_on_hamsters\" title=\"What causes scabs on hamsters?\">What causes scabs on hamsters?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_skin_disease_in_hamsters\"><\/span>What causes skin disease in hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of skin diseases in hamsters are <b>mite infestations and ringworm. They can also develop allergies and skin infections. The veterinarian can diagnose the problem through skin scrapings and fungal cultures. Certain types of bedding such as cedar can cause allergies or irritate the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_disease_in_hamsters\"><\/span>What is the most common disease in hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some of the common ailments that a hamster may experience:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colds.<\/li>\n<li>Wet Tail.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Constipation.<\/li>\n<li>Mange.<\/li>\n<li>Fleas and Lice.<\/li>\n<li>Runny Eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Lumps and Bumps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hamster_mites_look_like\"><\/span>What do hamster mites look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The hamster&#8217;s skin may appear irritated, inflamed, or reddened, especially around the ears, face, feet, and tail. Due to its intense urge to scratch at the affected areas, it may attempt to rubbing itself on cage wire. Other common signs of mite infestation include: Rough, dry, and scaly skin (in prolonged cases)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_hamster_has_mange\"><\/span>How do I know if my hamster has mange?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mange symptoms include <b>dry, scaly skin and fur loss. Symptoms are usually concentrated around the ears or on the hamster&#8217;s back. Home treatments are possible but they will not treat any potential underlying diseases.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_hamsters_get_skin_infections\"><\/span>How do hamsters get skin infections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skin abscesses are essentially infected pockets of pus under the skin. In hamsters, they are usually caused by <b>bacterial infections from wounds received during fights with cage mates or from injuries caused by sharp objects found in the cage such as wood shavings<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_hamsters_skin_infection\"><\/span>How do you treat a hamsters skin infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no treatment for the virus itself, but your veterinarian can treat the effects of the virus, with <b>fluids under the skin for dehydrated animals, food supplements, and antibiotics if your hamster has a bacterial infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_hamster_covered_in_scabs\"><\/span>Why is my hamster covered in scabs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some of the common ailments that a hamster may experience:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colds.<\/li>\n<li>Wet Tail.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Constipation.<\/li>\n<li>Mange.<\/li>\n<li>Fleas and Lice.<\/li>\n<li>Runny Eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Lumps and Bumps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_illness_in_hamsters\"><\/span>What is the most common illness in hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Common Hamster Health Issues<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Skin Diseases And Abscesses. Common causes of skin diseases in hamsters are mite infestations and ringworm.  <\/li>\n<li>Hair Loss. Hair loss in hamsters occurs for many reasons.  <\/li>\n<li>Scent Glands.  <\/li>\n<li>Digestive Problems.  <\/li>\n<li>Respiratory Infections.  <\/li>\n<li>Diabetes.  <\/li>\n<li>Teeth Problems.  <\/li>\n<li>Aging Hamsters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_diseases_do_hamster_get\"><\/span>What diseases do hamster get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>These are also known as generalized or systemic diseases.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lymphocytic Choriomeningitis Virus (Arenavirus) Infection. This virus usually infects wild mice; hamsters become infected with it only occasionally.  <\/li>\n<li>Amyloidosis.  <\/li>\n<li>Polycystic Disease.  <\/li>\n<li>Pseudotuberculosis.  <\/li>\n<li>Tularemia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_death_in_hamsters\"><\/span>What is the most common cause of death in hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Heart Disease<\/b> Congestive heart failure in hamsters is a likely cause of death for hamsters that die suddenly. This occurs when older hamsters or hamsters with a genetic predisposition have weakened heart muscles that cannot efficiently pump blood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_hamster_has_a_disease\"><\/span>How do I know if my hamster has a disease?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The following symptoms may indicate that your hamster feels unwell.<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Loss of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Inactivity.<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>A dirty or matted coat.<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss.<\/li>\n<li>Lumps beneath the skin.<\/li>\n<li>Hunched posture.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive itchiness.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_hamster_has_mites\"><\/span>How do I know if my hamster has mites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of infestation include <b>reddened, irritated or inflamed patches of skin particularly around the tail, face, ears, or feet. If you notice your hamster rubbing itself against the bars of its cage, that is also a fairly good indication that there may be a mite infestation present.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_are_mites_on_hamsters\"><\/span>What color are mites on hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These mites often look like <b>little black dots moving along their fur. You can also sometimes see tiny red mites on hamster skin as the mites are not always the same color. The itching and scratching caused by hamster mites will affect their overall behavior.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_hamster_mite_bites_look_like\"><\/span>What do hamster mite bites look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Its skin will look <b>red, flaky, and irritated. The poor little animal, in addition to scratching furiously with his hind feet, will nibble at himself and rub his body on objects around the cage. Ear mites will result in a dark-colored earwax, and the hamster&#8217;s skin will become a bit &#8216;crusty&#8217;.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_hamster_has_mites\"><\/span>What to do if hamster has mites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To get rid of mites on your hamster, <b>take it to see a vet once you notice symptoms, like itching, redness, and hair loss. The vet will perform a skin test to determine if your hamster has mites. Then, they&#8217;ll give your hamster medication and prescribe drops that you can use to clear up the infestation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_mange_on_hamsters\"><\/span>How do you get rid of mange on hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As with other cases of ectoparasitic infestation, mite infestation is treated by <b>topical application of mite-killing medicated dusts and sprays. Shampoos that contain selenium sulfide or ointments that contain the medicine amitraz may be used for this purpose.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_hamster_has_mites\"><\/span>How can you tell if your hamster has mites?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of infestation include <b>reddened, irritated or inflamed patches of skin particularly around the tail, face, ears, or feet. If you notice your hamster rubbing itself against the bars of its cage, that is also a fairly good indication that there may be a mite infestation present.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_hamsters_catch_mange\"><\/span>How do hamsters catch mange?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How do hamsters get mites? <b>Hamster mites are spread by close proximity to other hamsters. Your hamster may have brought mites home with her from the pet store, shelter, or breeder. Some common mites, like Demodex, typically only show signs if your hamster has an underlying condition.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_humans_catch_mites_from_hamsters\"><\/span>Can humans catch mites from hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mite Symptoms Scratched, raw skin can be vulnerable to secondary bacterial infections that will make your hamster sick and miserable. <b>Untreated mite infestations can be contagious to both humans and other pets<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_hamster_have_sores\"><\/span>Why does my hamster have sores?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is no treatment for the virus itself, but your veterinarian can treat the effects of the virus, with <b>fluids under the skin for dehydrated animals, food supplements, and antibiotics if your hamster has a bacterial infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_hamster_abscess_look_like\"><\/span>What does a hamster abscess look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of skin diseases in hamsters are <b>mite infestations and ringworm. They can also develop allergies and skin infections. The veterinarian can diagnose the problem through skin scrapings and fungal cultures. Certain types of bedding such as cedar can cause allergies or irritate the skin.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_sores_on_hamsters\"><\/span>How do you treat sores on hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Skin abscesses removed surgically often heal better than those that are lanced, drained, and flushed. If the flank glands, which are found in males over the hip, are infected, your veterinarian may <b>shave the area around them, clean them, and apply ointment with antibiotics and steroids<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_treat_a_hamster_abscess_at_home\"><\/span>Can you treat a hamster abscess at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A hamster&#8217;s abscess must first be drained. Your veterinarian may have already done this as part of the diagnostic process. The abscess will then need to be flushed with a saline solution or other antibacterial agents. <b>Antibiotics will be prescribed for you to administer at home<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_antibiotic_ointment_on_a_hamster\"><\/span>Can you put antibiotic ointment on a hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This report reinforces the fact that hamsters are extremely sensitive to antibiotic-associated clostridial enterotoxaemia and highlights the need to <b>use caution when administering antibiotics, even topically, to hamsters.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_scabs_on_hamsters\"><\/span>What causes scabs on hamsters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes include <b>external parasites such as mites, fungal infections such as ringworm and physical injuries from other hamsters including bite wounds or nibbling of the fur, known as barbering.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What causes skin disease in hamsters?What is the most common disease in hamsters?What do hamster mites look like?How do I know if my hamster has mange?How do hamsters get skin infections?How do you treat a hamsters skin infection?Why is my hamster covered in scabs?What is the most common illness in hamsters?What diseases&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-179366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179366"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=179366"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/179366\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=179366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=179366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=179366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}