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Re: Is this eyeball bulge? Do I need to take my ham to the vet?
The video is not working on the forum. If you have noticed a change or something that looks not quite right then it is best to have it vet checked for peace of mind.
Re: Is this eyeball bulge? Do I need to take my ham to the vet?
I can't see the vid either, you could try posting a link rather than embedding it, that might work.
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Re: Is this eyeball bulge? Do I need to take my ham to the vet?
Can’t see the video either but hamsters eyes can be all different sizes and kevels of ‘bulging -ness’ so its hard to tell with out seeing the before as well But I agree with Souffle and Cypher, if you’ve noticed a change in her eyes you should take her to the vets asap because it could potentially be caused a number of serious issues so itks best not to take the risk.
Re: Is this eyeball bulge? Do I need to take my ham to the vet?
I too can't see the video. I agree with what the others have advised.
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Re: Is this eyeball bulge? Do I need to take my ham to the vet?
They eyeball is definitely very bulgy. It could be glaucoma that is not uncommon in these type of dwarf hamsters. It usually needs steroid drops pretty much for life to control it. Did the vet suggest this at all?
Re: Is this eyeball bulge? Do I need to take my ham to the vet?
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Originally Posted by souffle
They eyeball is definitely very bulgy. It could be glaucoma that is not uncommon in these type of dwarf hamsters. It usually needs steroid drops pretty much for life to control it. Did the vet suggest this at all?
Oh wow, you're in WY too! I'm in Leeds.
I think the vet suggested it might be 3 things, the bacterial infection being most likely.
Edit: The vet said it's not a simple infection (like conductivitus?) if it's pushing the eye out, the infection might be behind the eye she said (retrobulbar abscess). She did mention glaucoma.
She said that if it doesn't improve after a week of antibiotics, a CT scan might be an option to see what's behind the eye, but apparently it's a more expensive option and extreme in her opinion.
She said that they have vets who have previously removed hamsters eyes with success, but I hope it won't come to that. Artemis got weighted and she's at 50 grams.
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Re: Is this eyeball bulge? Do I need to take my ham to the vet?
Yes it can be caused by an abcess or even a tumour behind the eye especially as it appears to only be the one eye that is bulging. I would probably try the steroid drops next to see if that takes it down should it not respond to antibiotics. Yes we are near Holmfirth WY