Why is there a lump in my hamsters ear?
It’s pretty common for hamsters to get lumps. They can be abscesses (boils) or tumors, either benign or cancerous. For some reason, ear growths often take on the cauliflower-like shape. Since it’s soft, feel it to see if it feels like it has liquid in it.
Why does my hamster have a lump on his chest?
Lymphoma, which is a cancer of the immune system, is a common tumor in hamsters. It can affect many internal organs and lymph nodes, resulting in the formation of lumps in the belly. Mammary glands are the small nipples that run lengthwise down a female hamster’s chest and belly. Mammary tumors look like large masses.
What kind of lump is on my hamster’s ear?
I just discovered a lump coming out from the inside of my hamster ear. It is yellowish-pink with tiny black dots when viewed close-up.Please advise. Is your hamster acting otherwise normal? If so, it might have a similar condition that my dwarf hamster once had. His ear sprouted a warty-like growth, and it slowly became larger over a month.
What to do if a hamster has an ear tumor?
Ear tumor. Ear tumors can grow in older hamsters, and will require surgery. The tumors usually grow very fast, and will send you to the vet a few times in the same week. If you think your hamster’s got a suspicious growth, keep an eye on it for the next 48 hours. Take pictures of it every few hours, to compare the growth.
Is it normal for a hamster to scratch its ear?
If left alone, the warts can cause discomfort, or infection if your hamster scratches at it. Its usually best to have them removed by the vet. Yes, my hamster is acting normal and she still eat and drink as per normal. I think the growth on my hamster looks similar to the first picture you quoted!
Is it OK to leave a hamster with ear warts?
More info on ear warts can be found here, here, and here. If left alone, the warts can cause discomfort, or infection if your hamster scratches at it. Its usually best to have them removed by the vet. Yes, my hamster is acting normal and she still eat and drink as per normal.
I just discovered a lump coming out from the inside of my hamster ear. It is yellowish-pink with tiny black dots when viewed close-up.Please advise. Is your hamster acting otherwise normal? If so, it might have a similar condition that my dwarf hamster once had. His ear sprouted a warty-like growth, and it slowly became larger over a month.
Ear tumor. Ear tumors can grow in older hamsters, and will require surgery. The tumors usually grow very fast, and will send you to the vet a few times in the same week. If you think your hamster’s got a suspicious growth, keep an eye on it for the next 48 hours. Take pictures of it every few hours, to compare the growth.
If left alone, the warts can cause discomfort, or infection if your hamster scratches at it. Its usually best to have them removed by the vet. Yes, my hamster is acting normal and she still eat and drink as per normal. I think the growth on my hamster looks similar to the first picture you quoted!
Why does my hamster lose fur around his ears?
Loss of fur around ears Fur loss can be caused by excessive scratching, and if your hamster’s got an infection or mites, his ear will itch. Excessive scratching can lead to more than just ear loss, it can develop an even worse problem. So make sure you speak to your vet, to possibly get a treatment for your hamster.
