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Would it be possible to have a sticky on how to do a health check and how to check scent glands? I was thinking of when Beryl said they can get impacted. It would be so helpful to know what to look for.
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Hamster Health Checks
Attached is an excellent piece about how to do a health check on your hamster, from Vectishams. It's written with Chinese Hamsters in mind, but the same health checks apply to any species of hamster (except the bit about the tail!). Click on...
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It's normal for the scent glands to be stained a bit yellow round that area - but you'd notice if something didn't look right - eg if it was crusted up (that might just need bathing or it might be infected - you'd need to see after bathing it to free it up). If it was looking red and inflamed or swollen in that area or if there was a lump for example. Then it would need a vet visit.
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I watched the video but there is no guide on what to check when it comes to the scent glands. She just said they look nice and clean.