Hamster Tumours/Cancers Are Often Treatable

by Nadia Vella
http://www.hamster-club.com

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Hamsters may suffer from cancers and tumours but these are often treatable. The hamster develops a hard lump which may increase in size rapidly. Early referral to a vet is vital to increase the chance of successful treatment even though if tumours are removed these can grow up again. Vet's operations on such a small pet are not always successful and some anti-biotics may also be harmful to the pet. Unfortunately the cause for hamster tumours is in-breeding ie: breeding hamsters of the same family example: a brother and sister.

A hamster with a tumour may live a normal and happy life but try to avoid any sharp objects as these could cause the tumour to burst.