|
Navigation
|
Front Page |
Forum |
Gallery |
Wiki |
|
04-07-2022, 08:45 PM
|
#1
|
Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 3
|
Hamster has pimple-like wound with pus(?)
Hi, i have a 3-4month old male(i think, not entirely sure) dwarf who i recently discovered an open wound near to where the scent gland should be.
This morning i noticed it was producing what i think is pus. He seems to be wheezing a little but I'm not sure if its because of the wound
He doesnt exactly respond to it when the wound is touched, and his daily routine is still pretty normal albeit him eating a little less and drinking a little more, i think.
Have attached 2 images of his wound
Should i be worried? Thank you!
|
|
|
04-08-2022, 08:42 AM
|
#2
|
Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
Posts: 28,190
|
Re: Hamster has pimple-like wound with pus(?)
It looks like the scent gland is blocked. Try bathing it with warm, saline (a teasoon of salt in a pint of boiled water that you have cooled down. It doesn't look infected to me but if you think it is it may be best to see the vet. The scent secreted from the gland is quite thick and greasy and blocks up easily.
|
|
|
04-10-2022, 07:41 PM
|
#3
|
Newborn Pup
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 3
|
Re: Hamster has pimple-like wound with pus(?)
Thanks for the advice!
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
|
All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:51 PM.
|
|
|
|