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My hamster has white discharge and a dark vulva. Is it an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed

She has a white puss like substance coming from her vulva/anal area. That area appears to be darker than normal as well

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 29th, 2019

Your hamster likelynhas anninfdxtion, either from her urinary tract or the skin around her vulva/anus. She will likely need antibiotics to help clear up the infection. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

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