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Mich34elle · 07-12-2017, 03:33 PM

I have an 8 month old female syrian hamster, Buttercup. 4 weeks ago she gave birth to 9 lovely babies. A week back I noticed a red bump beside one of her right nipples - the vet gave her baytril. The babies have since been weened and the infection cleared. A few days later I noticed when I was petting her that she had fluid under her skin on the back on her left side. Not sure why the baytril did not clear this up. She has not been willing to eat, been giving her critical care and water by syringe to keep her hydrated. She wants to sleep. Took her to the vet today - and the fluid burst on her back and now there is a bluish bruise underneath. The fluid was cloudy and had a smell. Vet is not sure what the underlying cause is and she will have an ultrasound tomorrow. Buttercup is now taking carafate and an herb yunan biaoyo. Has anyone had a similar experience and maybe a diagnosis from a vet? Many thanks!!

07-12-2017, 03:33 PM
Mich34elle Newborn Pup Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 2	Sick Female Hamster I have an 8 month old female syrian hamster, Buttercup. 4 weeks ago she gave birth to 9 lovely babies. A week back I noticed a red bump beside one of her right nipples - the vet gave her baytril. The babies have since been weened and the infection cleared. A few days later I noticed when I was petting her that she had fluid under her skin on the back on her left side. Not sure why the baytril did not clear this up. She has not been willing to eat, been giving her critical care and water by syringe to keep her hydrated. She wants to sleep. Took her to the vet today - and the fluid burst on her back and now there is a bluish bruise underneath. The fluid was cloudy and had a smell. Vet is not sure what the underlying cause is and she will have an ultrasound tomorrow. Buttercup is now taking carafate and an herb yunan biaoyo. Has anyone had a similar experience and maybe a diagnosis from a vet? Many thanks!!