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07-30-2012, 03:10 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Re: Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??
But I think there might be blood under it now that I check it again. I hope it dosent come off too early. But the scab means its healing right?
I feel really bad that ive kept them together too long though.
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07-30-2012, 03:15 PM
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#12
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Wicked Witch of Manchester
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bourne, Lincs
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Re: Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??
Probably is a bite then. Do keep an eye on it though
EDIT: Only just saw your other reply. He may need a vet for antibiotics if it's not healing properly.
Are they separated now?
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07-30-2012, 03:27 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
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Re: Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??
It could have been a bite wound that had become infected and formed an abcess. If these burst they drain and leave a hole. It's usually a good idea to keep bathing these open until all the pus drains and they heal from inside. However I think you need to see a vet with him to confirm what it is. The infection could linger and spread causing orchiditis (swollen testicles) which is painful and he may be better treated if it is an infection to be safe and sure it is gone. Young hamsters have underdeveloped immune systems so get these things more easily.
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07-31-2012, 06:41 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Re: Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??
Quote:
Originally Posted by StarlightSerenity
Probably is a bite then. Do keep an eye on it though
EDIT: Only just saw your other reply. He may need a vet for antibiotics if it's not healing properly.
Are they separated now?
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It looks like its healing fine. Yes the've been separated for a little while now. (few days)
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07-31-2012, 06:43 AM
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Wicked Witch of Manchester
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bourne, Lincs
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Re: Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??
I'd still take him to the vets in all honesty, just to be sure. Purely because of him being so young, like Souffle said they have a underdeveloped immune system and are more susceptible to things.
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08-01-2012, 12:58 PM
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#16
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2012
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Re: Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??
It fell off. Now theres just a little red mark. I think its okay now (Hopefully!)
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08-01-2012, 01:08 PM
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Re: Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??
That's good if it seems healed. Watch closely for any sign of it swelling or 'filling up' just in case.
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