My hamster has a lump on one eye. Help!

[GingerHamster]

I just got back from a four week long holiday to find that my hamster had a lump on one eye. My pet sitter had not mentioned anything so it came as a surprise. My hamster's right eye is swollen to the point where she can barely open it. The lump is purple and there is also a thin layer of puss covering part of her eye. I will not be able to go to the vet until tomorrow afternoon at the earliest. What should I do?

[SidG]

Soak warm salt water( only a tinge of salt) with paper towel and wipe the area.
It seems like an abscess . Your pet will be alright. But visit the vet soon so that things are under control

[alpacassei]

Sounds like an abscess or eye infection. Gently cleaning the eye with saline solution will help but the vet should prescribe antibiotics (either oral, eyedrops, or both).