My hamsters ears are turning black.?

Question

My hamsters ears are turning black should i take it to a vet? and what is it?

Answer 1

May be a fungal or bacterial infection. The vet may give you some silvadine, but maybe not. A vet visit is definitely needed. The black means the tissue is nectrotic (dead). It will continue to spread without treatment.

Answer 2

Yes, please go to a vet ASAP.

See if any of these sites help you in any way:

http://www.hamsterific.com/IllnessGuide....

http://www.ask-the-vet.com/hamster-disea...

http://www.hamster-zone.com/hamster-heal...

http://www.hamsterhideout.com/forum/inde...

http://www.gerbilsandhamstersplease.com/...