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my hamster has purple lumps

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Question
hi i have a hamster called cookie and has 2 purple lumps on her stomach

Answer
Sorry to hear that Cookie has lumps on her stomach.    It is difficult to know what these are exactly without seeing her.  However, hamsters are very prone to getting tumours and these often appear very red/purple.  Some are more noticeable than others. It would be adviseable to get a veterinary opinion. If they are superficial tumours they can be removed but only your vet would be able to advise you on this.