he has a lump on the testicles

[stellagrace_27]

My kiki has a small lump on the testicles ,its not red nore blue its a little pinkish in color, but it has been there for weeks.
kindly guide me what to do as there are no proper vets for hamsters nearby.

 

[Maz]

Hello. Sorry to hear kiki has a lump. How old is he please? If you haven't had him long, this might be a normal protrusion, which often gets mistaken for a lump. If he's older it sounds like something else.

 

[Maz]

I just saw your other thread and saw he is four months old. So he is still very young. Do you have a photo please? Sometimes when they are very warm or relaxed, the testicle can pop out and look like a lump.

 

[stellagrace_27]

yes for sure so thank you for reaching out and helping i'll attach the photo of that lump below. please guide as u please.

 

[Maz]

Looks perfectly normal to me It's just him being a warm, comfortable, relaxed boy hamster Sometimes it's one, sometimes it's both - I have similar photos. It'll disappear again ..................... and go back in. If it's out permanently for some time, then yes I'd start to be a bit concerned.

 

[stellagrace_27]

it has been there for few weeks , but yes it increases and decreases in size, also thank u so much for ur help

 

[Maz]

You're welcome Many people get the same scare when it happens! This is one of my Syrians sitting on his "cushions". Same lump

 

[stellagrace_27]

Ok then it’s fine and it’s a big relief

 

[stellagrace_27]

Why it’s turning blue all of a sudden ???

 

[Maz]

That does look a bit blue, yes. It would be worth having him checked by a vet. It may be an issue or it maybe a natural pigment due to his colour. They do normally look pink, it's true.

 

[stellagrace_27]

Ok thank u

 

[Amy]

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Why it’s turning blue all of a sudden ???

I have a male Syrian too, when i got him they told me not to worry about the 2 lumps as they are rather large compared to the body size. But on this particular foto I do think they look a bit dark. I am not a pro with hamsters, but my advice would be to take him to a vet to get it checked

 

[Amy]

I found a photo for you to see…