My hamster’s leg is red, swollen, and large; after it bit itself the area bled a lot and the surrounding flesh turned black

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From the photo, the hamster has a skin infection, and a ruptured tumor causing infection or necrosis cannot be ruled out. The symptoms are already serious, so take it to a vet promptly for a detailed check and effective treatment. If the hamster has a tumor, treatments include tumor removal, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, or herbal medicine.

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