Re: Swollen Cheek!!!

[Deb Rebel]

>I have a 2 1/2 year old albino female.  She shares her
>cage with a year old male.  Her left cheek has swelled
>up.  It kind of looks like she was bit.  What can I do
>for her?
>                   Carrie


Take her to the vet, it sounds like an abcess from being
bitten, and will need to be drained, then the animal needs
antibiotics.  Take her immediately.

Take her in with her companion so they can be kept together,
unless there is evidence that they're still fighting.

Deb
Rebel's Rodent Ranch