A young hamster loses weight fast 2/2
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 19/03/2014

Hamster Pinky is losing weight fast. Owners consulted Vet 1 around 4 days ago but the hamster is still not eating. There is a swelling on the left cheek. The hamster was anaesthesized yesterday to open his mouth to check. There was an ulcer and abscess on the left lip commissure. The abscess was lanced. The hamster owners are taught how to give him medication for the next 7 days. It is very difficult for most Singapore hamster owners to medicate the hamster. On handing over, the owners are taught to examine the teeth and the inside left cheek for ulcers.