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Rory
Hi, just found this on my boys hamster. Will try to get to vet tomorrow. Just wondered if any knowledgeable people had any comment to make to assist? Thanks in advance 
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
A vet visit asap is the best course of action here. Could be an abscess that requires antibiotics but your vet will be able to tell and treat.
A vet visit asap is the best course of action here. Could be an abscess that requires antibiotics but your vet will be able to tell and treat.
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That looks nasty. Yes vet tomorrow if you can. It looks red and inflamed - does it feel hot or not? It could be an abscess as Beryl says. If they’re not sure they may give antibiotics to see if the work and if they don’t they’ll assume it’s some other kind of growth. The hamster may need some pain relief as well.
How old is the hamster?
How old is the hamster?
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Looking at that second photo it looks like it might be his penis that has either prolapsed or got blocked and inflamed so it is urgent and it will be very painful. I might be wrong. Can you get to the vets in the morning? They usually have urgent appointments available if you tell them it could be a prolapse and it's urgent.
Although you said he/she! So are you not sure if the hamster is male or female? It's hard to tell from those photos but the lump is where a male hamster's penis would be. Do you have a photo of the hamster from a more usual angle or view? Female hamsters have a rounded back end. Male hamsters have a more elongated back end due to their testicles under their fur.
Although you said he/she! So are you not sure if the hamster is male or female? It's hard to tell from those photos but the lump is where a male hamster's penis would be. Do you have a photo of the hamster from a more usual angle or view? Female hamsters have a rounded back end. Male hamsters have a more elongated back end due to their testicles under their fur.
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Hello & welcome to the forum.
It is a bit hard to tell from the photo but it does looke more like it could be he penis & maybe his testicle that’s the problem.
Older hams do something suffer with penis prolapse so it may be that.
You’re doing the right thing anyway taking him to the vet tomorrow, hope it goes well & it isn’t too serious.
Let us know how you get on.
It is a bit hard to tell from the photo but it does looke more like it could be he penis & maybe his testicle that’s the problem.
Older hams do something suffer with penis prolapse so it may be that.
You’re doing the right thing anyway taking him to the vet tomorrow, hope it goes well & it isn’t too serious.
Let us know how you get on.
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Rory
Hi all,
Took him to the vets this morning. She said it's certainly an infection and has prescribed antibiotics for a week. I'm booked in again a week today. He doesn't seem to be in any pain and is scurrying around and eating as normal, so fingers cross the drugs will do the trick. She mentioned poss surgery if AB's don't work, but wasn't any more specific than that.
Took him to the vets this morning. She said it's certainly an infection and has prescribed antibiotics for a week. I'm booked in again a week today. He doesn't seem to be in any pain and is scurrying around and eating as normal, so fingers cross the drugs will do the trick. She mentioned poss surgery if AB's don't work, but wasn't any more specific than that.
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Thank you for the update. I hope the antibiotics get rid of the infection. It is so good to hear your hamster is eating as usual.
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I hope the antibiotics get to work soon & your ham is feeling better.
Have you given meds before?
The antibiotics usually taste pretty horrible so it’s easiest to give them mixed with a tiny bit of food to mask the taste, only a really small amount to be sure it all get eaten. I use baby food, some people se meaty food like wet dog food, something safe for hamsters, tasty enough to hide the meds & soft enough to be able to mix it in easily.
Have you given meds before?
The antibiotics usually taste pretty horrible so it’s easiest to give them mixed with a tiny bit of food to mask the taste, only a really small amount to be sure it all get eaten. I use baby food, some people se meaty food like wet dog food, something safe for hamsters, tasty enough to hide the meds & soft enough to be able to mix it in easily.
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Rory
Ha well no and I was worried about that and thought about the food. However, no need, as when I held him, my wife showed him the end of the syringe and he just grabbed with both paws and wolfed it down (it's only a tiny amount!). Luckily he's a gannet!! Gave him a piece of broccoli after so he was happy as Larry!
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That’s great!
Hope the antibiotics work.
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That makes life so much easier when a hamster is into anything edible.
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I hope your Hamster gets better soon 