A 21-month-old dwarf hamster has a left flank tumour and a right cyst
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 2018-07-15

Jul 14, 2018

Last week, Vet 1 told the owner to find a vet who will perform hamster ultrasound for the 2 large flank lumps. The owner googled  "ultrasound hamster vet" and consulted Toa Payoh Vets.

However, the hamster is now lethargic with 2 large lumps. But he is emaciated and unfit for surgery. The owner decided on the operation. 

However, the hamster was not operated as he passed away before operation, after clipping and aspiration of 13 ml of yellow fluid from the right cyst.

Seek a hamster vet to treat any swelling or lump early before they become gigantic and the hamster becomes emaciated (very thin).