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Is my hamster healthy? I have noticed a mole on his side

Hamster Moles

You may notice a mark, similar to a mole, on your
hamster's side, and think it has something wrong.
This is quite normal and is caused by a scent gland.
often seen on both hips.

Comments

9/9/2007 2:29:33 PM
helen thompson said:

just found them scent glands thought they were scabs!!!!!this site has been a great help many thanks saved me a huge vet bill

10/28/2007 2:06:45 PM
aaron swain said:

i thought lil frank was ill an goin die, cheerz mate

2/22/2012 1:05:10 PM
danielle said:

ive just cleaned my hamster out Nd he has a black raised scab on his shoulder can anyone tell me what it is plz

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