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.