Malaysia Veterinary Forum (Archive)

rachelwan · Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

I need a urgent help here, a day before this i saw something looks like a lump at my hamster penis. As far as i can see, that lump is actually his penis cos now i cant see his penis already, today that lump have become dark red colour and size around 0.5cm wide, he's still eating and drinking like normal but i was kind of worried with that lump, can i know what problem is it? I'll try to upload the photo tonight. Please do inform me as well which vet should i go and look for.

Dr Chong · Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 666 Location: KL

Those pics aren't clear enough for me. But there may be few possibilities, depending on that lump, whether is really an extra mass on the penis, or is actually a swollen and inflammed penis protruding out from its prepuce. If that lump is a discrete mass on the penis, it could be a tumourous mass. If there isn't a mass but a highly congested and thus swollen penis ('head' of penis), it could be an abnormal protrusion of the penis which has failed to retract back. The congestion and swelling is secondary to the failure of the penis to 'retreat'... Please check with a vet to really diagnose it properly.

rachelwan · Joined: 12 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

Have taken him to see a vet, it's infection, luckily i bring my hamster to the doc...if not sure my hamster die....

Dr Chong · Joined: 12 Dec 2005 Posts: 666 Location: KL

Hope you hamster to get well soon!