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Hi does anyone know what this is which has appeared on my daughters dwarf hamsters?
Scab on ear
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Hello & welcome to the forum.
It’s hard to be sure from a photo, it does look more like some kind of growth possibly rather than a scab. I would expect a scab to be darker.
I would get a vet to check it out as soon as you can.
It’s hard to be sure from a photo, it does look more like some kind of growth possibly rather than a scab. I would expect a scab to be darker.
I would get a vet to check it out as soon as you can.
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Hello. I couldn’t say for certain - it could be a number of things from a wart to ear mites, to a fungal infection or even a tumour. You would need to take her to vet to have it diagnosed and treated. If it’s ear mites, they can take over a bit.
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Do let us know how you get on. Is the hammy ok otherwise? Eating, drinking, normal activity? Not sitting hunched up?
A vet consultation doesn’t cost that much either. Any meds woukd be charged on top of a consultation fee but sometimes these things need a professional.
How old is the hamster by the way?
A vet consultation doesn’t cost that much either. Any meds woukd be charged on top of a consultation fee but sometimes these things need a professional.
How old is the hamster by the way?
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Absolving in herself. Eating, drinking, running around as normal and full of energy
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Poor little sweetie. I hope she gets better soon! It looks like it could be something besides a scab. Like the others were saying I think it would be best to take her to a vet. Hamsters need an exotic vet unfortunately but there's a good chance you can find one in your area.
Maybe get a small carrier, if you don't already have one, and put some of her cage's bedding into it and a hide so she isn't quite as stressed when she goes to the vet. The bedding will smell like home so she might be more comfortable. You can also spread out a little bit of food for her to find in the carrier to give her an activity to do while she's waiting in there.
Maybe get a small carrier, if you don't already have one, and put some of her cage's bedding into it and a hide so she isn't quite as stressed when she goes to the vet. The bedding will smell like home so she might be more comfortable. You can also spread out a little bit of food for her to find in the carrier to give her an activity to do while she's waiting in there.
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That's good to hear. Hopefully it's nothing too serious. Zenshii's advice about the pet carrier is good. A guinea pig sized one is good for putting a small house in. I also have a blanket over it while in the car and sitting in the waiting area - so it's dark inside and feels safer and cosier.
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Ear mites it was. Got some treatment and ear 98% back to normal 
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Thank you for the update this is great news. 