How to Treat Cheek Abscesses in Hamsters

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Determine whether your hamster has a cheek abscess.. Take your hamster to your vet.. Allow your vet to treat the abscess.

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Determine whether your hamster has a cheek abscess.

Step 1

Determine whether your hamster has a cheek abscess.

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Take your hamster to your vet.

Step 2

Take your hamster to your vet.

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Allow your vet to treat the abscess.

Step 3

Allow your vet to treat the abscess.

4

Give your hamster antibiotics as prescribed.

Step 4

Give your hamster antibiotics as prescribed.

5

Have your vet trim your hamster's teeth.

Step 5

Have your vet trim your hamster's teeth.

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Feed your hamster soft, smooth food while he is healing.

Step 6

Feed your hamster soft, smooth food while he is healing.

7

Make sure your hamster gets enough fiber.

Step 7

Make sure your hamster gets enough fiber.

8

Consider using only soft bedding in your hamster's cage.

Step 8

Consider using only soft bedding in your hamster's cage.

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