Please Help

glennyc · 10-27-2009, 06:11 AM

I Have a long haired hamster called Jam, ive recently noticed he has some lumps on his chest and belly, they look almost like ulcers, he doesnt appear to be in any pain but these are concerning me, he is about 18 months old, the lumbs are raised with a different colour in the middle. sorry my explanation is a bit rubbish but if anybody has any ideas, ive looked up tumors and they dont seem to match, just wanted to no if i could treat it with anything, thanks so much for reading.
Glenn

suga · 10-27-2009, 09:34 AM

I would make an appointment with the vet to get a definitive answer. Hope that everything is okay

souffle · 10-27-2009, 02:56 PM

I really think you need to see a vet with him. The lumps could be a number of things which may be treatable.
Does he have any fur loss at all?
Things to consider are allergies, mites, bites from insects, tumours, cushings disease but you would see fur loss with this and other things so get him checked out.
Hope he is able to be treated.

glennyc · 10-29-2009, 02:08 AM

Thank you all for your answers, I think the genreal response is to go to a vet which is what ill do, i havent noticed and fur loss or discomfort at all, i have recently got vitamins and some powder for sores which i will see how they go but i will consult a vet, just hope little Jam Sandwich is alright, but really thanks again for your fast response.

Glenn