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Pebbles82 · 11-12-2019, 10:56 AM

I would definitely see another vet. The metacam will help a bit with pain relief and is anti-inflammatory. The antibiotic tastes nasty and you may have trouble getting her to take it. It's important not to miss a dose once started or the infection can get worse (if there is an infection).

Google exotic vets in your area and make an appointment asap. Depending on how old your hammy is they may recommend surgery. Our exotic vet doesn't charge anything like the amount you have been quoted.

How old is she? You also need a proper diagnosis. I have seen pictures of hamsters with scabs round their eyes and it is some kind of mite. Tumours can also start to come out around the eye area. You need a diagnosis. But I would see another vet asap as if she is elderly then the kindest thing may be to help her on her way. If she is not elderly then she may need surgery. Surgery won't be cheap.

11-12-2019, 10:56 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Please help! Second opinion needed. I would definitely see another vet. The metacam will help a bit with pain relief and is anti-inflammatory. The antibiotic tastes nasty and you may have trouble getting her to take it. It's important not to miss a dose once started or the infection can get worse (if there is an infection). Google exotic vets in your area and make an appointment asap. Depending on how old your hammy is they may recommend surgery. Our exotic vet doesn't charge anything like the amount you have been quoted. How old is she? You also need a proper diagnosis. I have seen pictures of hamsters with scabs round their eyes and it is some kind of mite. Tumours can also start to come out around the eye area. You need a diagnosis. But I would see another vet asap as if she is elderly then the kindest thing may be to help her on her way. If she is not elderly then she may need surgery. Surgery won't be cheap.