Thursday, November 10, 2016

19. A dwarf hamster has a gigantic belly tumour

Nov 11, 2016

Dr Daniel operated on another tumour hamster. Female, 1.5 years old with a tumour under the belly skin at 4 cm x 3 cm. The hamster owner knew the anaesthetic risks and consented to the surgery. The hamster bit my assistant Judy's finger through one cottoned glove. She wore two instead.





Sunday, July 3, 2016

18. A Syrian hamster has a fast growing gigantic neck tumour

Sat Jul 3, 2016


A gigantic fast-growing tumour in this 1-year-old female syrian hamster. The owner texted me for quotation for surgery and anaesthesia. Her vet near her residence had quoted $300 and $300 for after office hour fee. She came to Toa Payoh Vets for surgery.

I was surprised at seeing such a gigantic tumour. Would the hamster die under anaesthesia as it was so large, around 2/3 the size of a golf ball!

Dr Daniel operated. Zoletil 100 IM and isoflurane gas. At one stage, the hamster was not breathing much. Fortunately, all ended well and the hamster is at home now.  A successful anaaesthetic outcome is what builds up the reputation of the vet.  The owner expects no death from anaesthesia and this can be achieved most of the time, if the vet is careful and experienced.