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03-27-2014, 02:07 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Devon
Posts: 275
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Swollen Belly?
I was having a feel of Revel's tummy and it feels quite swollen.
I've only had her three days and don't know a lot about her past. Her previous owner said nothing about mating but I do know she also owned a male hamster though I don't think it's pregnancy.
What else could it be?
I'm not sure if it's swollen or she's just a bit chubby.
How can I tell the difference?
Any advice appreciated
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Last edited by Scrubby; 03-27-2014 at 02:59 PM.
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03-27-2014, 02:10 PM
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Strong Brew Hamstery
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,282
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Can you provide some pictures? We might be able to help if you have some pictures of the area.
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03-27-2014, 02:24 PM
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Hamster Savvy
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North Carolina, USA
Posts: 2,356
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Do her mammary glands looked pronounced? Can you see them through her fur?
If so, you might have babies on the way.
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03-27-2014, 02:30 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: West Midlands, England
Posts: 1,139
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Thats what I thought, it could be babies. Like Hekomi said, we would need pictures to have a better idea x
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03-27-2014, 02:32 PM
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Strong Brew Hamstery
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 5,282
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Yeah, I was thinking pregnancy. Even if she's young it's not impossible, especially if the "extra chub" makes her look like a little pear.
Try to grab a picture of her. If you're having trouble put her in a clear tupperware and take a picture from underneath.
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03-27-2014, 02:48 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Yorkshire, UK but my heart lies in Scotland!
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Apart from pregnancy it could be a number of illnesses or just plain chubiness now she is getting well fed and cared for.
Swollen abdomens can be due to pyometra - is there any discharge?? Bad smell, drinking a lot? Lethargy?
Fluid retention due to kidney or heart issues.
Tumours or cysts in the tummy.
If you are worried that it may be one of these conditions then a vet visit is needed. There is always the chance they wanted her away because they knew she had been mated so you do need to be on pup watch.
I hope she is OK x
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03-27-2014, 02:48 PM
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Senior Hamster
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Ireland
Posts: 596
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Re: Swollen Belly?
A picture would defi itely help if possible it could be a few things, if we get a picture we might be able to narrow it down a bit
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03-27-2014, 03:10 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Devon
Posts: 275
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Quote:
Originally Posted by souffle
Apart from pregnancy it could be a number of illnesses or just plain chubiness now she is getting well fed and cared for.
Swollen abdomens can be due to pyometra - is there any discharge?? Bad smell, drinking a lot? Lethargy?
Fluid retention due to kidney or heart issues.
Tumours or cysts in the tummy.
If you are worried that it may be one of these conditions then a vet visit is needed. There is always the chance they wanted her away because they knew she had been mated so you do need to be on pup watch.
I hope she is OK x
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No discharge, even when she is on heat (not that i've noticed), no smell. I've noticed her drinking more than my other two do but I wouldn't say loads. Nope, still happy and energetic.
I think i'll give it a couple days, see how she is then will probably pop her to the vet just to be on the safe side.
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03-27-2014, 03:12 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Devon
Posts: 275
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Couple more pictures.
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03-28-2014, 05:54 PM
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Adult Hamster
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Devon
Posts: 275
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Re: Swollen Belly?
Anyone have any ideas now i've attached pictures?
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