What's this growth on Marley's foot?

[Ralphieboy]

I have just noticed that Marley has a lump on his foot, he hasn't got it on any of his other feet. I don't want to touch it in case it hurts him. Does anyone know what it is? Should I take him to the vet to get it checked out?

[SKB_Hamsters]

It’s hard to say exactly what it is by a photo. But to me it looks like his foot may be swollen - is there anywhere he could have gotten his foot caught? It’s hard without seeing him in person so can’t rule out a tumour. It probablyworth getting him seen by a vet as if it is swollen some metacam / pain relief and anti inflammatory will help plus they will be able to examine the area more closely incase it something else.

[Ralphieboy]

He gets up to all sorts in the night, he may have caught it on the bars whilst climbing, but i don't know. Okay thank you, I'll get him checked out.

[SKB_Hamsters]

Then it does sound that it could just be swollen rather than anything more serious. I know my girl can be a bit reckless at night and I’m surprised she hasn’t hurt herself.

Wish your hamster all the best and a speedy recovery.

[Ralphieboy]

Thank you so much