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losing toe

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Question
i have a gold hamster losing a toe because it has an extra toe i'm scared that my hamster wll walk funney.will it???

Answer
Hi Cody,

    No, I don't believe your hamster will walk funny. You may want to watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, drainage, pus) though. Should signs of infection appear, your hamster should be seen by a vet.
    If you have anymore questions, please write again.

Thank you for writing!