Florent Lefortier answered
Sorry to hear your hamster is unwell.
A small black lump on her leg could be caused by a number of things - so you should really get your hamster to the vet as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, black lumps aren't usually the kind of thing you can cure at home.
What Could The Black Lump On My Hamster's Leg Be?
Can My Hamster Undergo An Operation?
That really depends on how old your hamster is, and whether your vet thinks that it's worth the risk.
Quite often, vets will refuse to operate on hamsters, because putting them under anaesthetic can be dangerous. Younger hamsters have a better chance of surviving the anaesthetic than older ones do.
It's not unusual for hamsters with tumors to live long and happy lives, so it's not always worth putting them at risk by operating.
A small black lump on her leg could be caused by a number of things - so you should really get your hamster to the vet as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, black lumps aren't usually the kind of thing you can cure at home.
What Could The Black Lump On My Hamster's Leg Be?
- An abscess
- A benign (or harmless) tumor
- A cancerous tumor
Can My Hamster Undergo An Operation?
That really depends on how old your hamster is, and whether your vet thinks that it's worth the risk.
Quite often, vets will refuse to operate on hamsters, because putting them under anaesthetic can be dangerous. Younger hamsters have a better chance of surviving the anaesthetic than older ones do.
It's not unusual for hamsters with tumors to live long and happy lives, so it's not always worth putting them at risk by operating.
