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.
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