Tuesday, January 5, 2010

14, Cheek Pouch Coming Out in a Dwarf Hamster

E-MAIL TO DR SING
Jan 3, 2010


From: ...@gmail.com>
Subject: Hamster Cheek pouch
To: judy@toapayohvets.com
Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010, 10:43 PM


Dear Doc Judy,

We have a 8 months old hamster which has a cheek pouch problem. Since last night, her left side cheek pouch was hanging outside her mounth. She appears to be in pain. We used the cotton bud to push her cheek pouch back into her mouth. She appeared fine after that. But early this morning, when I wake up to check on her. the same problem appear.

What should we do?

Appreciate your help and advice.

regards


E-MAIL REPLY FROM DR SING
Jan 4, 2010

On Mon, Jan 4, 2010 at 7:30 AM, David Sing wrote:

I am Dr Sing. Your hamster may need surgery.


E-MAIL TO DR SING

Jan 4, 2010

From: ...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Hamster Cheek pouch
To: "David Sing"
Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 12:53 AM

Dear Dr Sing,

Thank you for the prompt response.

What is the chances of survival under surgery for a small animal like hamster?
How long will it take and how long will it take to heal?

What is the estimated cost involved?

Thanks in advance.

E-MAIL REPLY FROM DR SING
Jan 6, 2010

Chances of survival are hard to say just via e-mail as I have not seen the hamster. Every hamster is different. Healthy and good conditioned dwarf hamsters do not usually die under anaesthesia.

Surgery and anaesthesia to excise the infected or gangrenous cheek pouch and stitch up the cut ends, takes around 20 minutes if there are no complications. It takes around 1 week for healing in most cases.

In January 2010, the estimated total cost is around $150 depending on the time needed to do surgery, anaesthesia and antibiotics. Hospitalisation is $5.00 per day if necessary.

No comments: