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Originally Posted by internet_nobody
Hmm, I personally wouldn't put her in for an operation. My current vets normally leave anything they think is a fatty lump, as it doesn't cause the animal any discomfort. They also really discourage operations on hamsters over 18 months old, as the success rate is so low. My last vets would give anything a go, but I ended up moving away from them as this approach made me feel a bit uncomfortable, like they were putting the money they'd get for doing the op above what was actually best for the animal.
Unfortunately it is easy to be objective about someone else's hamster, but in all honsety I wouldn't have my own 2 year old hammy operated on.
I hope everything goes OK for Chloe though  |
Now I'm worried, my hamster didn't act old and if the lump is left it will affect her quality of life as it is getting quite big. So it might not be long before she can play and even hold her own food.
The vet seemed nice, but when I go on monday I will check again. It seems its common to operate on hamsters in Asian countries, but not in the UK.