3380. A female 2-year-old dwarf hamster has recurrent mammary tumours

21 Aug 2019

The hamster stopped eating. The mammary tumours in 3 hard lumps had recurred. No surgery is advised. The owner took the hamster home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug 21, 2019 case. RECURRENCE OF MAMMARY GLAND TUMOURS IN A DWARF HAMSTER.

Not eating today. The owner consulted Toa Payoh Vets. The two mammary gland tumours from the same location were removed 1 month ago. The hamster was eating after surgery. Today, she stopped eating. Examination showed 3 mammary gland or breast tumours. The owner was advised not to operate a 2nd time as the tumours have had recurred. There were now 3 tumours. They were likely to be cancerous breast tumours as they grew back within one month after surgery. The owner took her home.

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