My senior hamster has a tumor. Should I operate or provide comfort?

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My hamster has a big tumour, he is 2 and a half years old. Is it worth operating on him to try and remove it? Or leave it be and have him put down when he seems in pain? I really don’t know what to do. Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male

Claudia Fioravanti · Accepted Answer

Poor Mac, sorry to hear he has got a tumour. Two and half years old is a very good age for an hamster, and he is lucky to have made it until then ! I totally understand your point of view, as I had an hamster myself. However we need to consider things in view of his age and the fact that he will probably not tolerate a big op, so I would personally continue to spoil him and love him without causing any suffering until he is having a good quality of life and he is pain free. Hope this helps, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My senior hamster has a tumor. Should I operate or provide comfort?

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