Cheek pouch had bad smell, pus and a few small seeds stuck in the deep end. This was evacuated. The tongue is swollen 3 X indicating infection and pain. Hence the hamster did not eat or drink.
The hamster was warded for one day and given medication. The next day, the tongue is back to normal size. He ate 1.5 sunflower seeds. He goes home to recuperate.
Gas anaesthesia used. Embedded seeds and infection in deep end of pouch.
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