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Old 02-06-2023, 09:24 AM   #1
julibean
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Unhappy Should I take my dying hamster to the vet?

Hello all,
My beautiful boy Gilbert is a Roborovski Dwarf Hamster that is approximately 2 years and 4 months old and has a rapidly growing growth on his tummy. He is still his cheeky usual self while he is drinking, eating and running around happily. However, I can tell that he is experiencing some discomfort. He cannot climb things like he usually would and he is scratching very often. I think the stretched-out skin must be very itchy for him...

After I've seen the tumour, I genuinely believe that there is no way back from this... Ideally, I would like him to stay at home until his quality of life declines for me to take him to the vet to get him out of his misery. Up until that point, I would like him to be as comfortable as possible. I called my vet today, asking if I could perhaps get something prescribed for his itching and maybe something for pain in case he is feeling any, to make things easier on him a bit. However, they are refusing to help unless we take him in for a visit....

His tumour has more than doubled within the last week (there was nothing before and suddenly there is a HUGE bulge covering all of his stomach and abdomen). With the speed of this, I don't think he will be around until the end of the week.

I am not too sure what to do at the moment, as I truly don't want him to suffer. However, he has never really liked people, so handling is really stressful for him.

Do you think, it is worth me taking him to vets and putting him under all this stress to help him maybe for a few days? Or do you believe it is best to leave him be and just spoil him with treats all we can?

I feel like such a terrible hamster mum for asking this... I just feel so helpless right now and I want to do what's best for him... He may not care for me much, in fact, I am certain he would exchange me for a piece of a carrot had he got the chance, but I do love him deeply...
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Old 02-07-2023, 10:14 PM   #2
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Default Re: Should I take my dying hamster to the vet?

Don’t feel bad for asking. You’re a good hamster mum exactly because you care enough that you’re here asking and deeply considering what’s best for him.

It’s hard to say for sure, you know your hamster best and will be able to spot changes in his behavior. If you think he’s suffering discomfort it might be best to take him. Either way, keep him cozy, give him treats and make him feel loved as I’m sure you always have.

P.S. Gilbert is the cutest little robo name ever.
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Old 02-13-2023, 10:55 AM   #3
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Default Re: Should I take my dying hamster to the vet?

Thank you for your kind words, they have brought me a lot of comfort during this time. Gilly has crossed over the rainbow bridge on Friday.
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