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10-31-2010, 08:48 AM
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Tumors, Abscesses and Skin Problems in Pet Hamsters
Tumors, abscesses and dermatitis are among the conditions that affect pet hamsters. Cancer is not common in hamsters, and most growths are benign. Tumors can develop in the skin, hair follicles, fat, eyes and internal organs. Older hamsters can develop lymphoma, including a form that causes hair loss and skin inflammation. Abscesses are pockets of pus under the skin, usually caused by bites, fights or cuts from sharp cage items. They often occur around the head and are treated by draining and cleaning the affected area and giving antibiotics. Other skin problems can result from infections or parasites, including ringworm and mites.  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  ·  · |
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10-31-2010, 12:16 PM
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Re: Tumors, Abscesses and Skin Problems in Pet Hamsters
Aw, poor wee guy!! PlaystFreak - love the name  |
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10-31-2010, 02:34 PM
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Re: Tumors, Abscesses and Skin Problems in Pet Hamsters
My hamster wanted out of his cage sooo badly he repeatedly slid his teeth along the bars until he wore a hole through his head!! i was really sad!!!  |
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10-31-2010, 04:58 PM
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Re: Tumors, Abscesses and Skin Problems in Pet Hamsters
just another creature that should not be caged and let loose into the wild to roam free. hawks and owls love them.  |
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10-31-2010, 05:19 PM
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Re: Tumors, Abscesses and Skin Problems in Pet Hamsters
Woah!!! Aw, poor thing. They chew the bars because they naturally love gnawing also. No wonder you were sad Dawn |
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10-31-2010, 05:20 PM
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Re: Tumors, Abscesses and Skin Problems in Pet Hamsters
Hamster-eating owls? There's summat to Google...
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