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souffle · 02-13-2020, 03:53 PM

Some hamsters have what is called a floating rib which can be felt near the breastbone in the position you describe. It is not uncommon and can be due to on injury when a pup or later on. It never seems to cause them any issues and is sometimes more obvious than other times.

02-13-2020, 03:53 PM
souffle Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland! Posts: 28,208	Re: Do hamsters have a bone underneath between their front legs? Some hamsters have what is called a floating rib which can be felt near the breastbone in the position you describe. It is not uncommon and can be due to on injury when a pup or later on. It never seems to cause them any issues and is sometimes more obvious than other times. __________________ http://custardhamstery.weebly.com/