Our hamster has what looks like 2 swollen lumps about the size of 2 peanuts at its bottom.?

Question

Anyone know what they could be. We were told it was a boy. He is 1 yr 3 months old. He is walking like it is uncomfortable.

Answer 1

See, I would say just his testicles if he wasn't so old.

Unless you've only just got him- if you've only just got him, those are his balls. Perfectly normal.

If you've had him and they're a new growth, they may be tumours.

Answer 2

Is it something that's new, or has he had them the entire time you've owned him?

If it's something new, have a vet evaluate him. If it's always been there, I would say those are probably just his testicles.

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Answer 3

Unfourtunatly i'm afraid this might be a tumour. My hamster had one too, they're very common in small rodents.

Answer 4

Thats his junk.

Answer 5

It sounds like a cist or some kind of cell growth. As long as it doesn't look red, or infected, I wouldn't worry to much. If you're still concerned go see the vet.

Answer 6

If it has just appeared recently, it could be either of the following -

1. Abcess

2. Tumour or cancer

Whatever it is, I would advise you to take him to a vet immediately for opinion and treatment.

Abscesses occur when a bite, scratch or wound becomes infected and pus forms under the skin resulting in a lump.

An abscess will require the pus to be drained and a course of antibiotics may be needed to treat the infection and so veterinary treatment must be sought.

Tumours and Cancers usually occur in older hamsters.A hamster suffering from cancer may develop a hard lump which can increase in size quite quickly. A tumour may be accompanied by fur loss, lethargy, poor condition or wasting but not always. On discovery of any lump veterinary advice should be sought immediately as early diagnosis increases the chances of success of surgical removal of tumours.