Hi there, I'd like to ask about how much the trip to the vet costs for a hamster.
Here's the thing I'm worried that my dwarf hammy has an abcess. He is still able to get around and stuff.
Since I found the round bump on his tummy, he squirms a lot (still doesn't bite tho, he's such a good hammy).
I don't think it's cancer because it's not growing, but I also am not sure if it's an infection because he won't let me hold him long enough to see if it's leaking pus or anything. Please help!
2006-12-04 02:14:33 · 3 answers · asked by kissmehrass216 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Try calling around. Most vets don't take hamsters...at least where I live. My son's hamster decided to escape her cage and get into the basement of a vacation home we were at. She ate some d-con. I called so many vets and they all said they didn't take hamsters as patients...mostly because they are cheap replaceable pets and they dont' want to get bitten. The d-con people said that she would need vitamin K and finally one vet said they would call in an order to the pharmacy for me. I gave the hamster the pill and you know what???? She lived for a year more.
I hope you can find out what to do for him.
2006-12-04 02:20:50 · answer #1 · answered by KeeCee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can find a vet to take him, it will be the same cost as a dog or cat...around $20-$40 in my area.
Good luck with your little guy.
2006-12-04 02:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by Suzie Q 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to someone at a good pet store, preferably one that specializes in hampsters -- your best option is to find a product to let you treat it yourself -- I don't think any good vet would take your money for a hamster visit
2006-12-04 02:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by Zee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋