From:
Michael Janke
Date: 2001-02-25 19:16:00 UTC
Subject: RE: MSTs
I would have any growth removed as soon as possible.
Mike
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stillkcn@g... [mailto:stillkcn@g...]
> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2001 8:57 PM
> To: Ferret-Health-list@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Ferret-Health-list] MSTs
>
>
> I have a question about Mast Cell Tumors. I have a three and a half
> year old male that until this winter has been very healthy. THen this
> fall he got the "rat tail", lost a lot of hair and has developed an
> on going MST. The mst keeps coming back in the same place and only
> last a few days. However it seems to be like a weekly occurance,
> comes in on Monday and is gone by Friday type of thing. It never gets
> very big, about the size of a pencil eraser. It never forms a crust
> or scab, it looks more like a blood blister than an MST but I had it
> biopsied and it came back as a definite MST. It does not seem to
> bother him as he does not scratch at it or bite it, I don't even
> think he knows it is there. Should I have it removed or just leave it
> alone unless it starts getting worse? Thank you JD
>
>
>
>
> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
> Ferret-Health-list-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
>
> The advice and opinions expressed in this forum are by no means a
> substitute for prompt, hands-on care, from a licensed, practicing
> veterinarian.
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>
>