I think my hamster has a tumor.....?

Question

I think my hamster has a tumor. I found this lump on his right side of his belly. He's about 2 1/2 so i know he's getting old. I've called the local vet, and since i live out in the country, he's more of your farm animal vet, but he will still look at ur house pets. Any way i asked him, and he said he couldn't do anything. Is there anything i can do for my hamster to make his last moments.....happy?

Answer 1

We had a hedgehog that had a tumor.  I found a vet in a larger city about 30 minutes away from me that looked at her and did surgery to remove it.  He said he just "scooped" it out.  The tumor was sent off and unfortunately came back as a very agressive cancer.  It took over 2 months to grow back to the point where we had to have her put down, but without the surgery, we would have lost her then.  

If surgery is not an option for you, just feed him all the treats he wants, play with him extra and do your best to love him until God takes him to a place where there is no illness.  

I'll say a little prayer for you and your hamster.    Jane

Answer 2

just keep him happy if theres absoloutely nothign you can do. but if theres ANY chance you should try  =/

i know its hard but if it looks like he is suffering then i would have him put down. but if he seems at all happy keep him alive because i really only think euthanasia is a extreme last resort and should only be used to relieve suffering that can not be fixed otherwise. good luck and God bless :]

Answer 3

Im sorry to hear about him. Um just play and let him know your there for him. And he is getting kind of up there for his age.

Oce again Im sorry if he passes away soon.