My hamster has a red, swollen toe for months. What should I do?

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My hamster’s pinky has been red and swollen for a couple months now. Swelling has not gone down at al. May have possibly gotten worse. He is my child so I am really hoping someone can help diagnose what is wrong and how to treat it? Thank you! Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered

Dr. Andrea · Accepted Answer

What a cute little hamster! That toe could be swollen from an infection, a small string partially wrapped deep around toe, a fracture, a mass growing there....it’s a lot of possibilities. I would say at this point if it has not resolved on its own, which it would do by now if it was just an injury, you need to see a vet to have it checked out. He may need antibiotic or anti inflammatory or even diagnostics such as X-rays or aspirate of the swelling.

My hamster has a red, swollen toe for months. What should I do?

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