Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 1 year old
Hello doctor, my one year female white hamster's left cheeck is swollen from two days. And mouth is opened from left side because of swollen. Please help me. How many days it will take to cure? Please reply.
1 Answer
Published on July 3rd, 2018
This is usually caused by an infection of the cheek pocket and will require immediate check up to be confirmed and treated appropriately. Antibiotics will be required. If not complicated, in 7-10 days will be back to normal. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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