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Sent to Pet Experts July 07 06:58 PM

hi
my hampster is about 7 months old. She is a medium size hampster. recently, my daughter and I thought her face looked crocked. This morning it appears that the one side of her face is either swallen or there is a grouth of some sort. Please help me as we are very attached to this little girl.
thank you
charlene and chrissy of Baltimore City my email is XXXXX@XXXXXX.XXX

 

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Age: <1; Female; Breed: hampster

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July 7 9:08 PM (2 hours and 9 minutes and 57 seconds later)
         
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Does the growth appear to be under the skin, like a lump?

Is it hard or soft to the touch?

What type of bedding are you using in her cage?

Do you have any of the fluffy nesting material bedding in her cage?

Is she eating and drinking good?

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July 10 11:03 AM (2 days and 13 hours later)
         
Reply to Danielle's Post: thank you for your help
yes the lump is under the skin ,her eye is closed and the entire mouth is on the side. She normally sleeps on the chips but we have put in some of that soft stuff.
I don't know how; but she is eating and drinking. Also I have not touched it so I don,t know if it is hard on soft.
I have had a many hampster thru the years and have never seen anything like this. Also her breathing is somewhat louder.
WHAT COULD THIS POSSIBLY BE?
Thank you
Charlene and daughter Chrissy.
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July 10 12:04 PM (1 hour and 45 seconds later)
         
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