Hamster Lump

[Maz]

That's a great update So pleased he's fine. The bedding suggestion seems a bit unusual but maybe bedding could stick to the wound. I think cardboard on the base would be safer than a towel - hamsters chew things. He'll need a good shelter or he'll feel veryexposed. If his wound seems dry in the next day or so I'd give him some bedding.

 

[Maz]

You could maybe put nesting material out at least - torn up strips of plain white toilet paper. You'd definitely need to keep the room at a warm temperature if he has no bedding! How does his wound look?

 

[Maz]

I'm not familiar with Meloxydil but check the dose carefully, which is what we usually do with Loxicom/Metacam. If it's something like 0.03 mls then it needs the right marking on the syringe - ie not 0.3mls. And don't be afraid to check the dose with the vet.

 

[elusive]

Really pleased to hear it all went well, I hope he has a speedy recovery now.
Baby food is th easiest way to give medication, some people also use a tiny bit of meaty dog food too but I’ve found they take it fine in baby food.
I’ve never heard of not having bedding at all in a hospital cage but I guess it could get caught up in the wound, I would keep a close eye out for chewing tough if he has fabric instead.

 

[Frida]

Lovely update. Made me smile that he started eating as soon as he came round. He's a fighter.