2899. INTERN RI. A dwarf hamster has 2 very itchy red elbows and knees

July 30, 2016

ELBOW AND HOCK JOINT FOLD INFLAMED

AND ITCHY

Uncommon case. I saw around 3 in the past 10 years. I got this case videoed.

Elbows and knee joint skin inflamed and very itchy. 2 months. -  Cause is likely allergic reaction.

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Consultation at Toa Payoh Vets with Dr Daniel
You can see elbows prominently inflamed and swollen. 
However, hock joints are inflamed and starting to swell.
Allergy suspected, but there is no allergy testing for hamsters

Clipping bald for ease of cleaning of skin of joints
Need anaesthesia to prevent accidental clipping of skin
but anaesthesia is high risk
hamster is 1.5 years old and 55 g.