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07-02-2022, 05:37 AM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 100
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Abscess care?
Hey all, sorry to ask my third question in these past 2 weeks but I have one more question about my almost 2 year old hamster icicle
She’s been treated with antibiotics for an abscess/infection in her cheek but I read online that most abscesses need to be drained as well as antibiotics? The vet said it’s nearly gone now after her full 2 weeks of antibiotics but I’m worried it might return because it was never drained
I’ve been told to give her more of the antibiotics if it comes back but idk if that will help a second time? Or if they have to be drained. The vet said I caught it very early and that it wasn’t much swelling for a hamster to begin with
(Otherwise right now she’s doing so amazing considering she seemed so sick one night last week. I’m so happy for her and she’s been acting normal and happy and excited to visit me outside the cage every day)
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07-02-2022, 07:06 AM
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House of Hamsters
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Wiltshire, UK
Posts: 7,103
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Re: Abscess care?
I'd go by the vet's advice and not believe everything you read on the internet.
If you really don't believe this vet you can ask to see another for a second opinion or change practice.
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07-02-2022, 07:31 AM
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Hamster Antics
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 23,533
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Re: Abscess care?
I understand your concerns - sometimes abscesses can come back - although it can depend on what kind of abscess it is and what the cause is. An abscess like a tooth abscess can often come back after antibiotic treatment because it's trapped in a bony area. Same with humans. As it's in a cheek pouch and your vet seems confident it's resolved then hopefully it won't come back. It is worrying though I know and they can become resistant to the antibiotics if having another course so soon with not long a break.
I think usually it's either lancing or antibiotics. Sometimes both but depends on the type and size perhaps.
All I'd say is - if you feel worried then consider having a second opinion with an exotic vet - although presumably there won't be much to see now if it's gone down.
It's good that your vet said you can start the antibiotics again if it comes back though. I think that would be fine. And if they didn't work there are other options (not many but there is one other antibiotic they can have at least I believe).
If it does come back I would think about going to someone else for a second opinion - is your current vet an exotic vet?
The vet may be considering balancing quality of life wiht procedure as well - lancing might need an anaesthetic - although usually they give you options on these matters.
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07-02-2022, 02:55 PM
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Hamster Pup
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 100
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Re: Abscess care?
her vet sees exotic pets but she also sees cats and dogs
i'll definitely be watching icicle to make sure her abscess doesnt come back
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