Soft bump on hamster paw

Question
Hello! My black bear hamster has a big, soft bump on his left back paw. It is light red with a little fur on it. What could be wrong?

Thanks!

Answer
Hi Matt,
I don't answer questions about hamsters as my profile says. You can ask Heather here:
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/2005-34607/Gerbils-Hamsters/Heather.htm
but you should get your little hammy to a vet to have that looked at. The fact that it has fur on it makes me think it's some sort of tumor.

Get it checked out at the vets soon.