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About Sheila Adby
Expertise
Syrian hamsters are my specialty, however, I have kept Campbells,Winter Whites and gerbils in the past. I can advise on most subjects associated with hamsters, including housing, bedding, feeding, handling, new borns and catching escapees. I have had some experience of various health problems with hamsters and can offer my opinion and advice on basic health issues, however I am not a qualified vet and therefore cannot recommend drugs etc. My website is www.thehamstersite.com
Experience
I have been keeping hamsters and other small animals for more than 12 years. My favourites are Syrian hamsters and I foster litters and 'difficult' hamsters for a rescue centre. My job is to tame hamsters ready for re-homing, which is extremely rewarding. I also enjoy looking after new litters and raising the pups. I have co-written a book on hamsters with my local vet and have a website: www.thehamstersite.com
Publications
Hamsters in Sickness and in Health - Sheila Adby and Dan O'Neill ISBN186163218-5 (Capall Bann Publishing)
Education/Credentials
Educated to A Level standard in the UK.
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You are here: Experts > Animals/Pets > Exotic Pets > Gerbils & Hamsters > hi...brain tumor ???
Expert: Sheila Adby - 10/19/2009
Question
I have a russian winter white hamster..its about 2 years old..lately..there is a lump on top of its left eye...it has grown bigger and begin to bleed with puss...and its really big now...is it curable ?? wat has caused this disease...plz help me.
Answer
Hi Jayavarman
I'm sorry to hear about your hamster.
Sadly tumors are very common in hamsters, especially around this age. Unfortunately due to your hamster's age it is unlikely that even if this were a superficial tumor any vet would want to risk surgery as the likelihood of your hamster not surviving anaesthesia would be high.
The key thing is to make sure it doesn't infect - if, as you say, there is sign of pus, then this means that an infection has already happened. Also, it is important that your hamster isn't in any pain. Apart from this, how is your hamster behaving? Does he appear happy? Is he active? Is he eating normally? If, apart from the tumor, he is fine, then you might be able to manage this with antibiotics and pain relief. However, if the tumor is growing as fast as you say then it is possible that he will deteriorate quickly.
The key question really is what is your hamster's quality of life right now and what is it likely to be over the coming weeks.
Do you have a local vet that you can get him to? This would be your best option - if someone can examine him they can confirm firstly if this is a tumor and not an abscess/cyst (if it is an abscess/cyst then they may be able to drain it). If it is a tumor they will be able to examine him to check for other tumors that might be growing elsewhere in his body. They will be in a better position to advise you as to whether it is practical to try and treat, or to euthanase. If this is a tumor, sadly there is no cure and the key thing is making sure your hamster doesn't suffer at all.
I do hope you get on ok.
Regards
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