my hamster is two years old and when we first got him he has had other times where his foot has gotten swollen. Usually we let the foot heal by its self, but recently it seems to have come back and sometimes dosn't fully go away. I would like to know what causes this and how to stop it in the future.
2006-07-31 13:39:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
The only way you can determine what the cause is is to take him to a veterinarian. He may have a blood clot or circulation problem, or maybe he does injure himself but you just can't see it. Does he feel uncomfortable and act strangely when his foot is swollen, or does he act normal? If he acts normal despite it, it's probably nothing, and it probably isn't hurting him, but I would definitely recommend taking him to a veterinarian the next time it happens, or at least take a picture of when it happens so you can ask your veterinarian about it if the swelling has gone down by the time you get in.
2006-07-31 13:45:13 · answer #1 · answered by Robin 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like an infection and if you think he's in pain, I would suggest taking him to a vet. 2 years old is very old for a hamster, they don't usually live much longer than this.
2006-07-31 20:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The poor little hamster, is most likely in pain to. Sound's like it may have been biten by a spider. You really should see a Vet. If you can't take it to a Vet, call one to see what you can do for your hamster.Inflamation, can hurt, & please remember, they can't talk, to tell you what hurt's them, so the hamster is counting on you for help.
2006-07-31 20:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by sqishieears 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there i would pop your little pal along to the vets and find out for sure . they will be able to treat it and stop any pain your hamster may be in. we could give you a thousand suggestions and you still wouldn't know for sure would you?? go along to your vet and get it sorted once and for all! i'm sure it wouldn't cost much for a lovely little creature like that. you and your hamster would be better off, honestly!. good luck sweetheart with your little pal. p.s. no point in playing guessing games when it comes to something like that eh? bye for now.......
2006-07-31 20:53:03 · answer #4 · answered by Catherine R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like some sort of infection. does he still manage to move around? it could be an old injury that he's still getting re-acuring problems with it.poor little ham. take him to a vet to put your mind at rest.hope ham gets better soon.lol.
2006-08-04 08:13:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like bumble foot, but could be an injury also.
2006-07-31 20:45:39 · answer #6 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋