My hamster bit my finger a couple of night ago. I bled for quite a while and I still have pain in my finger. Should I be concerned? See a doctor?
2007-06-20 11:03:51 · 17 answers · asked by pamoberst 2 in Pets ➔ Rodents
it bled for like 2 hours. i think its pretty deep and its still bothering me 3 days later
2007-06-20 11:09:47 · update #1
As with any wound, so long as you have washed your hands thoroughly and made sure that you have disinfected the wound, you should be all right.
There isn't a lot of information in your question--so I am assuming it wasn't a very deep bite?
If it is STILL bleeding, swollen, puffy, or begins to "ooze," than I would definitely seek a doctor.
I have suffered several bites, from "tasting," to "GTFO OF MY CAKE!" :p and though it pained me for a day or two, have never had them infected.
There is ALWAYS a slim chance, tho'. Just keep an eye on your finger :) Good luck!
2007-06-20 11:08:08 · answer #1 · answered by elf_fu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confident. Mine does, even nevertheless i'm so careful along with her, and that i'm extremely good at taming hamsters, I tamed all my others interior of a pair of weeks, yet she is poor. additionally, that is not how lots a hamster bites, that is how lots it hurts. My Russian Dwarf Campbell's used to bite lots, in spite of the undeniable fact that it would not harm in any respect. i visit assert this now, and you will experience sorry approximately it in case you do no longer pay attention: Syrian hamster bites harm like HELL. They harm 20 situations better than you think of they're going to. have you ever considered the size of their tooth? examine next time one yawns. heavily, don't be fooled via how amazing they look, decide for a dwarf.
2016-10-08 22:02:11 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hamsters dont have rabies just put a bandaid on it and then put an ice bag on it it should feel better in a few min or hours and how deep is it if it is really deep go get stitches but if it is not deep and u dont mind having a scar u should be fine and why did ur hamster bite you did u have food on ur hands or something well i hope u are alright and have a blessed day
2007-06-20 12:33:21 · answer #3 · answered by rstyparker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's only hurting because the hamster probably bit really deep down. Just go to the doctor or vet to check just in case.
2007-06-20 19:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by im me! duh! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI! Yes, go and see a doctor as soon as possible... Hamsters come from the rodents family and you should be aware of infections... good luck..
2007-06-20 11:08:43 · answer #5 · answered by laflaca1970 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My hamster has bit me be4, but not that bad~ I would call the doc`s office, and tell the nurse at the desk what happened, and she will say whether to come or not
2007-06-20 11:17:26 · answer #6 · answered by I♥pix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you don't poke at it. It probably hurts cause you use your fingers to do a lot of stuff, and you keep hurting the cut.
2007-06-20 11:11:33 · answer #7 · answered by samurai_fairy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that happened to me my hand was covered with blood if any swelling happened in the next couple of weeks go see a doctor
2007-06-20 11:07:32 · answer #8 · answered by pokeableanna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, domesticated hamsters and gerbils are rabies free, sorry, it hurts...apply ice for a while.
2007-06-20 11:06:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read an article that some people die from hamster bites...they get allergic reactions....but if it has been 3days, you'll be alright.
2007-06-20 11:11:53 · answer #10 · answered by RetroBunny69 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋