My old hamster has an everted cheek pouch. Is vet treatment safe?

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I just discovered that my hamster have this I think is cheek pouch eversion...It’s a 2.5+ year old roborovski hamster. Usually what the vet will do as it’s already an elderly hamster I don’t think it can pull off the anaesthetic? Is there anything else can be done? Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Male

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Hamlet and including a photo. If this is an everted cheek pouch, a veterinary visit is a necessity. He will likely be chewing on it and will become infected. It is understandable that anesthetic is a risk but return and suturing of the pouch is needed. Good luck.

My old hamster has an everted cheek pouch. Is vet treatment safe?

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