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What should I do if my hamster has a lump or growth on its eye?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 2 months old

Hi there, I need some important advice. My hamster has a lump on his eye and I don’t know what’s it is. Could you help ASAP???

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on June 7th, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Willow and including a photo. It is difficult to identify the cause in this picture but a swelling is obvious. Eye lid infections or abscesses, lacrimal duct obstruction, trauma, are all possible. A veterinary visit would most likely assist in a diagnosis and treatment plan. For now, wipe gently with a soft, moistened towel. Good luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    This lump/growth should be ideally examined by your veterinarian to have a definitive diagnosis. Your vet will examine it and possibly perform with an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy. Differentials would include skin cyst, infections or benign or malignant type of tumors. An anti-inflammatory and antibiotic treatment can be attempted. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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