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Why does my female hamster have a red bulge? Is it normal or serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 0 lbs

I have a female hamster thats a little over a year old. Last Sunday we noticed a red bulge pertruding from underneath her. Monday it disappeared then returned on Tuesday and is still visible. Can you tell me what this could be ? If its normal? If not what do i do?

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on June 21st, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Coco and including photos. This appears to be some type of prolapse, either urinary or reproductive, and is not normal. A veterinary visit s recommended. Monitor straining, urine production. Good luck.

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