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Post  Skinny Pigs Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:34 pm

Hello.
I have a Campbell Dwarf Hamster, and I today inspected it and found that he had a crusty spot on his tum. It's kind of crusty and yellow. I did not want to hurt him, he's not very tame, I only got him a few weeks back.
What do I do with this crusty spot? And what is it?

Thank You.
Mat.

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Post  Admin Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:39 pm

This is a scent gland. This is normal for a male of that breed.
Dab is carefuly with warm water, using a cotton ball.

Take to a vet if there is any redness or swelling.
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Post  HAMSTER-CLUB.COM Mon Aug 11, 2008 12:45 pm

yes it is the scent gland, it's quite normal and when the hamster ages the scent gland will show more due to the pus coming out from it. Scent glands are used to mark territory Smile

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Post  Beth Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:10 pm

Hey I'm going to go and check my Hamster for the scent glad crusty spot.
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Post  HAMSTER-CLUB.COM Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:54 am

in my experience scent gland is more easily seen on male dwarf hamsters and when they start to develop and become sexually mature the scent gland will show more.

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Post  Admin Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:56 am

Great Information Nadia!
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