My male hamster has a red lump coming out its a**s?

Question

I just noticed my male hamster has a red lump coming out its a**s,it goes back in again until I gently squeeze its bum and it pops out again,is this rectal prolapse?

Answer 1

If it is bright red it must be swollen.  However if it is a brownish-red it could be bowel that just goes back in.

Answer 2

thank god 4 the help i wAs getting very scared

Answer 3

if its not bleeding or anything, its fine...male hamsters tend to have their "bum" go in and out...its because of the testicles, they shrink and swell throughout the day.