My hamster’s hind foot was red and swollen a few days ago, then after two days turned black, hard, and it doesn’t react when I pinch it

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Based on your description, the foot was red and swollen at first and later turned black – this is very likely ischemic necrosis of the hamster’s foot. If the foot is injured or crushed, blood circulation is affected, and without timely treatment the foot turns black and dies.

If the foot is confirmed necrotic, take it to a veterinary clinic promptly for an amputation to avoid affecting other healthy tissue.

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My hamster's hind foot went red and swollen then black and hard with no feeling and the article's right, that's ischemic necrosis, the circulation died, so I took him to a vet-exotic for amputation to save the rest. Mine recovered after the dead foot was removed. If your hamster's foot turns black and unresponsive, don't wait, get a vet look, because dead tissue invites infection and can spread, so amputate the dead part promptly and keep him comfortable.

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