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Old 05-26-2020, 05:01 AM   #11
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Default Re: Impacted pouch or something else?

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Old 05-26-2020, 05:03 AM   #12
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Default Re: Impacted pouch or something else?

She sounds like such a sweet girl. I think getting her checked out would be the best course of action if the lump gets any bigger or doesnt subside in the next day or two.

Hamster growths can increase in size very quickly.
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Old 05-27-2020, 06:43 AM   #13
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I've spoken to the vet and described everything and included photos. They're pretty sure it's a growth of some sort. It's kinda a watch and wait situation. It's not deemed an emergency as it's not affecting her at all. Obviously if things change I'm to get back in touch
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Old 05-27-2020, 07:31 AM   #14
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Most growths are benign and some are just lumps of fatty tissue, but if it grows rapidly then I would say it IS an emergency and should be removed if Athena is young enough and in good enough health to cope with surgery.

Sometimes surgery is not a good idea as the impact of surgery on the hamster is worse than leaving the growth.

Also, I saw you mentioned that the growth doesn't have a 'stalk', but most growths are not external, they are under the skin or deeper, sometimes in the organs even.

A hamster can live with a growth or even multiple growths for many months without it being an issue.

Sadly, growths are extremely common in hamsters and I've had three hamsters so far who have had them.
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Old 05-27-2020, 01:57 PM   #15
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Most growths are benign and some are just lumps of fatty tissue, but if it grows rapidly then I would say it IS an emergency and should be removed if Athena is young enough and in good enough health to cope with surgery.

Sometimes surgery is not a good idea as the impact of surgery on the hamster is worse than leaving the growth.

Also, I saw you mentioned that the growth doesn't have a 'stalk', but most growths are not external, they are under the skin or deeper, sometimes in the organs even.

A hamster can live with a growth or even multiple growths for many months without it being an issue.

Sadly, growths are extremely common in hamsters and I've had three hamsters so far who have had them.
It's stopped growing for the time being and doesn't affect her to be honest. By feeling it it feels like a lipoma (fatty lump) but that's only my opinion and if I didn't know any better. Id be really wary with surgery and it would be only if really necessary. Also then there's no guarantee that it won't come back. For the time being she's happy and otherwise healthy. I need to do their monthly weigh in though but she doesn't feel to have lost weight

Edit: I wasn't aware lumps were common. This is a first for me
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