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larg lump on back

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Question
my hamster is about 1 and a half years old and recently i have found a large lump on her back but it was not weeping/bleeding then but a few days later i looked and there was a small amount of blood on the fur touching it ,she seems to be in no pain when its touched and is eatting and drinking normaly but i am very worried please help soon
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Answer
I am not a medical expert so I cannot offer you the answer you seek.  However I do suggest your gently cleanse the area and examine it.  Sounds like it may possibly be a tick that was sucking the blood out of your hamster, if this is a tick then remove it. Otherwise take it to the vet.