So around late December I had noticed a lump in my hamsters testicle area and began to raise concern as it wasn’t going away. I was giving it the benefit of the doubt that it was his testicle and would go away but it hasn’t. Around late January he was taken to the vet where they had done an xray and discovered his testicle had grown to x3 the normal size. Keep in mind this entire time he’s been incredibly unbothered by it. He eats and drinks as normally, runs on his wheel normally. I wouldn’t be surprised if he hasn’t even noticed it’s there. Anyways the vet wants to neuter him which initially made me incredibly anxious due to how much I’ve seen online that neutering is usually extremely dangerous that the cons really out way any pros. His surgery is Tuesday and I am incredibly nervous but really we don’t have much of a choice. It’s growing so if we leave it, it’ll just keep getting bigger and bigger until it actually does start to affect his mobility. I was wondering if anybody had any advice with recovery or really anything that will make me less anxious. My mom has been going with me to the vet since this is my first pet which I own and care for 100% on my own and she feels pretty confident with the vet and the vet even said he’s very active and playful given that he’s 2 years old, but the surgery alone is the thing making me anxious regardless of who does it .
Anyways anything helps. Thanks!
Anyways anything helps. Thanks!