3581. A dwarf hamster has a gigantic facial tumour

26 Apr 2021. VETERINARY STORIES FOR VET STUDENTS AND PET OWNERS by Dr Sing Kong Yuen, BVMS (Glasgow). HOW DOES TOA PAYOH VETS TREAT TUMOURS IN  HAMSTERS? Image 2/8

ABOUT THIS CASE

A 1-year-old old female Syrian hamster had a small lump on her cheek some weeks ago. The owner went to the vet nearby but the vet does not perform hamster surgery. 

Delays in seeking veterinary treatment to excise this facial tumour led to a gigantic and heavy facial mass.
Such tumours are high risks as there will be profuse bleeding during removal. The large blood vessels supplying nutrients to this tumour are difficult to find and ligate, unlike those of the dog and cat.
 
Some vets don't operate on hamsters and may prescribe antibiotics and pain-killers. Some advise wait and see and then euthanasia later.  Time is of the essence as some hamsters are cancerous. Hence, the Singapore-based owner may need to search for a hamster vet    

BE KIND TO HAMSTERS. Surgery is the only option in the treatment of hamster tumours.

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