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06-10-2016, 12:59 AM
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Hamster Savvy
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North Carolina, USA
Posts: 2,356
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Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
Hi all,
Celeste is still alive, but I just noticed that she has a swollen bottom/vulva area. It concerns me because she is 26 months old, so not a spring chicken by any stretch of the imagination. Here is what it looks like, or the best picture I could take without stressing her too much. Is this anything the vet can treat?
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06-10-2016, 01:13 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
Posts: 28,190
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
This does look quite abnormal Holly. Can she poop and pee? What is she like otherwise? This looks like some sort of possible tumour blocking something and causing build up inside. Can you feel anything solid or lump like and if you push gently is there any discharge?
I'd have her seen even if it means you know what to expect in the future with her care and vet requirement. If it was something like a cyst they may be able to drain it with a fine needle.
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06-10-2016, 01:25 AM
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Hamster Savvy
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North Carolina, USA
Posts: 2,356
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
It feels solid and firm, and when I gently pressed on it, a drop of transparent pinkish red fluid came out of her vulva.
I'm going to make up a travel carrier for her now, and see if I can get her to the emergency vet where they have a rodent specialist on hand during the week. The rodent specialist probably won't be there for a few more hours, so I have a bit of time to get things ready.
She is still drinking and gathering food to bring back to her nest, for what that's worth.
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06-10-2016, 02:14 AM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
Good luck at the vets.
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06-10-2016, 05:47 AM
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Hamster Savvy
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North Carolina, USA
Posts: 2,356
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
I am at the vet now, just had the exotic specialist's technician do the preliminary workup. I am waiting for the exotic specialist vet to see me. I admit I am nervous.
The vet said that it was an inoperable tumor and because she couldn't go to the bathroom, and was very uncomfortable it was kindest to euthanize her. They took her back and did it, after I said my goodbyes. They are making a paw print for me and I am taking her body home and burying it in the flower garden.
Last edited by HollyHamster; 06-10-2016 at 06:25 AM.
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06-10-2016, 07:44 AM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Denmark
Posts: 598
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
I'm so sorry to hear this Holly. You did what was best for her, the paw print sounds like a nice idea too
Rest well Celeste and play well at the bridge
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06-12-2016, 12:42 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Surrey, UK
Posts: 119
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
Oh no, so sorry. x
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06-14-2016, 03:39 AM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Redcar, (near Middlesbrough)
Posts: 290
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
So sorry to hear about Celeste scurry free little one x
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06-14-2016, 04:37 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Glasgow, UK
Posts: 129
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
So sorry to hear about poor little Celeste, Hollyhamster! You got her seen very quickly and by not just one but 2 specialists. The tumour looked in a really painful place so I think you saved her a lot of pain. 26 months is a great age too, you must have taken such good care of her.
Your vets sounds really amazing, making a paw print and doing all those checks. I wish all vets could be as caring and thorough!
My thoughts are with you, Celeste will be playing happily and painfree at the bridge.
xx
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06-14-2016, 05:24 AM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
Posts: 28,190
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Re: Celeste has a swollen bottom/vulva?
I'm so sorry you lost her but you did the right thing and gave her rest from any pain.
Run free at the bridge Celeste x
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