My hamster has a cheek lump that isn't food. What could it be?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female
My young female hamster has a lump on her cheek, and it isn't food. is it an impacted cheek or tumour? we're taking her to the vet tomorrow.
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Published on December 9th, 2016
This could be an impacted cheek, an abscess or a tumor. Your vet may want to sedate Neville in order to properly look into the cheek without causing him too much stress. If Neville has an impaction, the vet will remove the food and check the pocket and teeth for injury or reasons for the impaction. If he finds an abscess, which could easily occur when some spiky food causes an injury, he will likely drain and flush it. As for a tumor, he may suggest to remove it or not. That will depend on the type of tumor and the size and also on the age of your hamster.
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Published on October 16th, 2019
Thanks for reaching out about Oreo Cookie. A lump under the mouth or on the front leg is something to be concerns about, whether an abscess or tumor, and should be assess. A lump on the face needs to be differentiated from an impacted cheek pouch (which could still be a problem). Wobbliness of the back leg could be a trauma, spinal arthritis, or other problem, and likewise should be investigated. So, a veterinary visit is recommended to provide a plan for diagnostics and treatments. Monitor appetite and water intake. Good luck.
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