Help! I dont know whats wrong with my hamster! Scabby, thing??

ButterNut · 07-29-2012, 10:10 AM

Okay,this might sound weird but I have NO idea what this is and what to do! last night I picked up Tank, and on his balls, near his tail was this weird scabby thing. Its dried blood and its in him. Like a hole. This has got me so worried and I dont think it was a cut or a hamster that hurt him (i rush separated them recently because they were fighting) because its big. I tried to get a picture but I had to hold him and he wouldnt stop squirming! Any ideas on how to get a pic with him squirming?
And, yes, If I could take him to the vet right now I would! And I reaally wish I could, but cant right now. I hope I can soon.

ButterNut · 07-29-2012, 10:20 AM

Heres the best picture I could get. It was looking ok but when I took it it became blurry, sorry.
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1343582347

This makes it look just like a scab but like I said, its like a dent or hole in him.

ButterNut · 07-29-2012, 10:56 AM

Does anybody know what this is?

Swagdemort · 07-29-2012, 11:13 AM

I don't understand which one you're talking about, so I guess I'm help with both.

The one furthest to the left, I think is his anus, that's kinda like what Ginger Powder's looked like, so that's my guess.

The other one looks like a scab to me. A big one, from the picture. I'd watch over it, making sure it doesn't get worse. If it does, take him to the vet asap.

Sorry if I didn't help, I tried as best as I could to answer your question.

xmisslorix · 07-29-2012, 06:19 PM

I can't really see from the picture but if you are able to get a clearer one we should be able to see,
If its a bloody type of hole it is possible it could be a type of burst abscess or cut, If you are worried or it seems to be causing him discomfort I'd get it to the vet asap xx

Lougarry · 07-30-2012, 12:31 AM

I'm really sorry but I can't make the picture out. I would echo Miss Lori and say go to the vet if you are concerned.

ButterNut · 07-30-2012, 02:23 PM

I AM concerned but he dosent seem to be in discomfort. Ill try to take a clearer pic, he just never stays still.

littlepeanut · 07-30-2012, 02:35 PM

Is he a Syrian? Has he been living with another hamster?

StarlightSerenity · 07-30-2012, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by littlepeanut

Is he a Syrian? Has he been living with another hamster?

That's what I was wondering.

Is he one of the pups? Have they been separated yet? Could be a bite/puncture wound?

ButterNut · 07-30-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by StarlightSerenity

That's what I was wondering.

Is he one of the pups? Have they been separated yet? Could be a bite/puncture wound?

Yes, they have been together too long :< Ive been really busy lately so hadnt separated them when you should of but I separated them about a week ago/few days ago. It just dosent look like it was one of them that did it. But they have been fighting but I separated them as soon as they started fighting.

Wow, I just checked it again and its doing much better. It dosent look nearly as weird. Its more of a surface scab now, and its coming off. I was going to take a picture but I really dont want to mess with it.