Why is my turtle gaping and struggling to breathe?

That is a sign of pneumonia (lung infection). It is usually caused by an enclosure that is too cold or too damp. Immediate antibiotic injection and nebulisation treatment are needed.

Can a hamster's tumour be surgically removed?

It is possible, but the anaesthetic risk is high. We will first assess the heart and overall physical condition. If surgery is viable, the case will be referred to a partner clinic with microsurgery equipment.

My hamster has Wet Tail (watery diarrhoea) — can it recover?

Wet Tail is extremely dangerous and can be fatal within 48 hours. Immediate antibiotics and fluid therapy are essential. Never give human diarrhoea medication to a hamster!

Hamster with a Lump or Turtle with a Runny Nose? Exotic Vet Ready for a Home Visit

Small animals like hamsters, sugar gliders, and reptiles are often considered "inexpensive," so when they fall ill they are sometimes left to die without treatment. Yet they are living creatures that feel pain just as much as any other pet.

Many small-animal diseases are actually treatable — if a vet who understands their physiology acts quickly enough.

Common Hamster & Rodent Cases

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Wet Tail (Diarrhoea): Wet, foul-smelling bottom. Requires immediate antibiotics.
Tumour / Abscess: A rapidly growing lump. Needs to be distinguished — pus-filled abscess (drainable) versus cancer.
Scabies: Thick, crusty skin with intense itching. Requires micro-dose antiparasitic injection.

Common Reptile Cases (Turtles / Iguanas)

Pneumonia (Respiratory Infection): Foamy nose, wheezing, lethargy. Often caused by incorrect UV/heat lamp settings.
Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD): Soft, deformed bones or shell due to calcium deficiency and insufficient UV exposure.
Dystocia (Egg Binding): Unable to lay eggs. Requires calcium/hormone injection or surgery.

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Birawa Vet doctors can administer precisely dosed micro-injections for animals as small as a hamster, and will also provide education on correct husbandry so that the condition does not recur.

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