Malignant and Benign Tumors in Hamsters An abnormal growth of cells in a tissue or organ is referred to as a tumor, of which  there are tw...

  Colibacillosis in Hamsters Diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli bacteria is a very common occurrence in hamsters, especially  young and new...

  Hamsters are small rodents. The word “rodent” comes from the Latin word “rodere,” which means “to gnaw.” Gnawing is a very   important act...

  Exophthalmos, Proptosis in Hamsters Also known as exophthalmos or proptosis, the bulging of one or both eyeballs  from the socket is commo...

  Salmonellosis in Hamsters Salmonellosis is an infection caused by the Salmonella bacteria . Although rare in pet hamsters,  salmonellosis ...

  Often due to an improper diet, vitamin E deficiency can affect a hamster's immune response, making it prone to disorders  such as mast...

  Conjunctivitis in Hamsters Sometimes referred to as “pink eye,” conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the eye's outermost layer. This ...