My hamster has a small scrape on back, acting normal. What should I do?

It looks like roddy has a small scratch on the back. At this time I would recommend monitoring it from home. If you notice any discharge, smell or redness I would recommend taking him to a vet to have it examined. I hope that helps

That looks like a wound of some type. Maybe from another hamster or a toy or bar in the cage? There could also be a small mass or cyst that's open. Keep that area clean and have a vet check that out in case he needs antibiotics.

I really have no answer for you on this especially since I haven’t seen Ferris myself. Sounds like a freak accident. If the wound isn’t that deep and it’s not bleeding I would just leave it alone honestly. It should heal just fine on it’s own. Sometimes doing too much treatment for something minor stresses them out more than it’s worth. If you’d like to post again with a picture of the wound then maybe we can help you better.

Snoopy should be physically examined by your veterinarian. He may not need sutures but he may need antibiotics to prevent or treat infection. His hair looks quite matted. His lack of grooming may indicate an underlying illness or injury which should be diagnosed and addressed by your vet.

Thanks for reaching out about Biddy. Is Biddy new? Could it have been a fight with another animal? Hair loss, swollen and scabbed sounds like a wound. This could be parasitic, bacterial, fungal, endocrine and more. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Do not apply anything topical such as Neosporin as some of these medications can be ingested and cause problems. Good luck.

It could be some minor irritation or infection Keep the area clean and dry. Keep the bedding clean and dry. Monitor the spot for rapid change or growth. If necessary, see your veterinarian for an exam and treatment.

The spot on his back may be contributing to his condition, but you should check his teeth first. A hamster's teeth are always growing, so they need to chew constantly to keep them trimmed. If they don't, it can lead to overgrown or misaligned teeth which can certainly affect the appetite. If his teeth need to be trimmed, your veterinarian will need to do it. In the meantime, soak hos food to soften it. Keep his cage clean and dry. Keep him warm and as stress free as possible until he sees the doctor. If the spot on his back is due to minor infection or irritation, you can try gently cleaning it with a diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) solution once or twice daily. Be sorento dry it thoroughly afterwards.

With the swelling, I would be concerned that Midnight has an abscess. I think it would be a good idea to take her into the vet for antibiotics. This should make the infection clear up quickly. Otherwise it could take weeks to heal and it can rarely become chronic which means it does not heal. I hope this helps!

Oh poor Georgie! He may have injured himself somewhere on the cage - I would advise taking a close look at the entire cage to make sure there aren’t any sharp edges. With the changes you are seeing around the mouth, he may also have a tooth problem that could be the source of both problems. We typically see animals with tooth problems have a decreased appetite, and with hamsters sometimes this is difficult to determine because they hide their food in their enclosures frequently. They often can seem to be eating normally, even when they aren’t, due to this. I would advise taking Georgie to a vet for evaluation. They can make sure that the jaw feels stable and that the teeth are normal. They may also prescribe treatments to prevent infection and address any pain that he may have with the wound. Please do not give Georgie any human medications, as they can be harmful to him. I hope he feels better soon!

Thanks for reaching out about Smores. Cat bites and scratches can often lead to significant infections, as both carry bacteria that can contaminate wounds. Providing water through a syringe if Smores is not drinking, can provide well needed hydration until an appointment can be made with a veterinarian. A bite or scratch wound will often need to be treated with systemic antibiotics. Good luck.