Hamster Lump

[Erin-Rose-x]

My hamster seems to have a lump behind its ear? I looked it up on the internet and I think it's an abcess (it used to be not that noticeable but know its got yellow!)... I dont think its in pain becuase its still runnig round an its usual self, I want to take it to the vet but i probally will have to pay loads to help my hamster when its got a risk of dieng anyway! I mean it will only cost �6 to replace it! But whats the best thing to do? Im not popping it myself! Is it an abcess or something else?

[divegirl]

I'm a little gob-smacked by your question. When you buy an animal to keep as a pet, you should be aware of the costs of said animals up-keep! I find your comment of 'it will only cost �6 to replace it' disgusting and pity any animal that has the mis-fortune to be 'owned' by you. How do you know it isn't in pain? At least have the decency not to buy another disposable pet and put the �6 towards a visit to the vets.

[gelda]

Well said Divegirl. Why on earth do some people have pets!!!

[True Blue 36]

FYI i have just had to take my hamster to the vets (***AS I DID NOT WANT IT SUFFERING***) and he had a little injection and consultation and the whole lot cost �10. Not too bad - only �4 more than replacing it!!!!!!

[divegirl]

....and he'll love you all the more for it ! Glad your little furbaby is on the mend.

Lisa x

[B00]

Got to say I agree with the above comments- what a disgusting thing to say Erin!

I used to keep mice as pets, and they cost �1.00 to buy. One developed a manky ear and in total cost me �25.00 to have it rectified. Did I resent spending this amount on him? Not in the slightest.

Please- take your hamster to the vet.

[B00]

Got to say I agree with the above comments- what a disgusting thing to say Erin!

I used to keep mice as pets, and they cost �1.00 to buy. One developed a manky ear and in total cost me �15.00 to have it rectified. Did I resent spending this amount on him? Not in the slightest.

Please- take your hamster to the vet.

[B00]

15 not 25......sorry!

[garner]

goodness me...im glad i dont live in your household as a pet

[Erin-Rose-x]

for gods sake! cant you all take a joke! and can anyone actaually answer my question!

[garner]

Take it to the VETS

[divegirl]

Sorry...this was supposed to be funny?

I don't see it myself

[Erin-Rose-x]

i wasnt being funny >:( jokes arent always funny! im sorry i even asked the stupid question now! if youve got a horrible opinion keep it to yourself, because frankly i dont care what you think or what any of you other lot think, all i care about is that my hamster is okay! putting mean messages isnt going to help him!

[mycats]

"putting mean messages isnt going to help him"

Neither are you apparently!! Take the poor flipping thing to the vet

[Erin-Rose-x]

ok ok! well ive booked an appointment at the vet and hammy is having his op tomorrow afternoon :(

[divegirl]

Good for you...... and hammy :O}

Lisa x

[divegirl]

Sorry....I didn't see the unhappy face after your post. Please don't worry too much as the vet wouldn't carry out any form of procedure on such a small animal if he didn't think he would survive it. I'm just glad you're giving this little one every chance to live a happy life. Let us know how he gets on.

Lisa x

[Erin-Rose-x]

Ok, he went to the vet yesterday so the vet could have a good look so Hammy was really stressed out last night, but hopefully when he comes home he'll recover well.

[Erin-Rose-x]

Hes Home! The vet says hes making a good recovery, it was an abcess an it has been removed, Hammy is still a bit stressed out but is doing fine.. Ive been given some medicine which is to be put in his water dispenser!

[garner]

Pleased hes home and on the mend,he must have been in some pain poor chappy.

[divegirl]

Fantastic news that he is OK!