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1 month ago

Cheek pouch got scratched — what to watch for

He got a small scratch inside one cheek pouch from a sharp piece of bedding I missed.

I removed the sharp bits and cleaned the cage. What signs mean I need a vet rather than just monitoring?

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Ava L.

@mochi_moments

1 month ago

Careful with pellets long term — too much of the wrong one and they can get bladder issues. Worth checking the calcium content.

Sofia M.

@luna_the_hammy

1 month ago

Congratulations! That first time is such a good feeling.

Daniel R.

@paws_and_seeds

1 month ago

Check it twice a day for three days. If he starts pawing at the cheek or refuses food, that is a vet visit.

Sofia M.

@luna_the_hammy

29 day ago

Worth going through the rest of the bag for anything else sharp. I found a piece of wire in mine once.

zhainan

@zhainan

28 day ago

The fact that he is still eating is a good sign. It is when they stop that it gets serious.

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