Two sibling hamsters are sick 6/6
Channel: Dr David Sing
Date: 06/03/2014

Peace of mind for this hamster 24 hours after excision of the horrific necrotic armpit tumour by Dr Daniel, Toa Payoh Vets 24 hours ago. Permits handling instead of turning around to bite the fingers and squeaking in fear for the earlier days before surgery. .

A change to a peaceful behaviour due to surgery in this dwarf hamster makes veterinary surgery much satisfying for the vet surgeon as you can see the aggressive behaviour before surgery in the earlier videos. Zoeletil and isoflurane gas anaesthesia were used by Dr Daniel. A successful anaesthetic outcome is expected by the hamster owner but it is not realistic.

Nowadays, more hamster cases come to Toa Payoh Vets from hamster owners in various areas of Singapore. There is at least one hamster case a week.  There are more opportunities to hone the vet's skill in anaesthesia and surgery of the dwarf hamster. Many of the medical and surgical problems are similar to those of the dog but on a much "minature" scale owing to the much smaller size of the creature.