Ok so i have a hamster and i played with it a lot and all but one day i saw this bump and i let it go and then i went out of town for a wile and when i cam back that bump was HUGE well for a hamster smller than my palm it was and then i told my mom and she said it was a tumer now i want to get it removed but my parent wont let me and now she wont let any one touch her she bits to much and it hurts so im playing with her less and less and thats making her even more mean what do u do?
2007-03-12 17:55:13 · 12 answers · asked by Alia M 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you can't get her fixed. then take her to any local animal hospital and have her euthanized, so that she doesn't suffer anymore. Many places will do this free of charge, but check first.
2007-03-12 18:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by bigjap2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I'm so sorry to hear about your hamster. I'm not sure how old you are, so I don't want to get you into trouble with your parents.
However, they should definitely let you take your hamster to the vet. If your parents still say no for some reason, call this number = 118 118 (directory enquiries). Ask for the vet or animal rescue place in your town. They will give you the phone number to ring. Give them a call and tell them that you think your hamster has a tumor. They will be able to help you over the phone.
2007-03-13 01:37:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sparklepop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your parents if you can at least call a vet and speak w/ them about what is going on w/ your hamster. Talk to your parents about how upsetting this is for you & how important your hamster is to you. If your parents can't afford to take your hamster to the vet sometimes a vet will treat an animal for free or call your local animal shelter and tell them the situation. They may be able to offer treatment for free or at a reduced price. If none of these suggestions work out just take the best care of her that you can and try to make her as comfortable as possible. Give her all her favorite treats, keep her cage and her bump as clean as possible, and be very careful when handling her. She is probably biting because it hurts her to be handled.
2007-03-13 10:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by kenya_jade 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only advice I can give is to try to talk your parents into taking her to the vet. Where is the bump located? It most likely is a tumor, which is not uncommon for rodents, and needs to be checked. The vet may or may not be able to treat it. At least it may just be a cyst, which is more than likely to be able to be drained by a vet. Just keep an eye on her, that is about all you can do until you go to the vet. Have you tried calling and talking to a vet about this,maybe they can give you some advice also. Good luck hun.
2007-03-13 03:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by Angel B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where is the bump? Hamsters have pouches in their cheeks (face to shoulder) and fill them with food. Call a vet to be sure but I thought my hamster was dying when I was a kid and it turned out to be normal.
2007-03-13 01:14:47 · answer #5 · answered by bernel1403 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had been keeping hamster for the past 8years already!!! In total of the hamster kept was around 20!!!
Some of my hamster was discover with tumor, it can be on the hand of the hamster, body etc!!!
I can understand the sadness to see your dear little hamster suffering!!!
Well, if you can't bring your hamster for operation, please put her to sleep!!! It will cease the pain of it!!! Please also remember to wash the injure area so that it will not get worse!!!
2007-03-13 01:07:23 · answer #6 · answered by yuki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could cost more than the hamster is worth, but check with your vet to see what he thinks
2007-03-14 12:58:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out if there is a humane society or PDSA near you. They will treat her for free if you cannot afford to.
Try to convince your parents that your pet is important to you & that you do not want to have it suffer.
When a vet sees it, be prepared for the worst. He may think that the poor thing has suffered enough & advise euthanising it or think it is not strong enough to stand the anaesthetic..
2007-03-13 03:44:08 · answer #8 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to say but once a hamster gets a tumour that's is for the poor we sod, I suggest you take it to your vet and have it put to sleep. TRUST ME I'VE BEEN THERE!
2007-03-16 20:17:31 · answer #9 · answered by LYNN F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first why not get it removed shes a pet and pets are like children would they let you just walk around with a tumor and if you think its effecting her that much then you need to have her or him be put down
2007-03-13 01:21:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋