Why is my hamster’s foot red, swollen, and oozing pus?

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This may be infection, injury, or other disease—untreated injury can infect and ooze. Treat the wound promptly to stop spread: rinse with saline, apply erythromycin ointment.

If no improvement, see a vet.

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