My hamster has a small, pale lump near her vaginal area. What is it?

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My hamster has a lump just above her vaginal area it’s in small in size and pale in colour do you know what this is ? Do you know what it could be ? Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Female | 1 year and 9 months old

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This could even be an abscess. There is no way of knowing what it is just based on its appearance. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

My hamster has a small, pale lump near her vaginal area. What is it?

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