From:
dr_bruce_williams
Date: 2001-12-11 13:07:00 UTC
Subject: Re: lump on ferret.
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., Erin Crabtree <erin_crabtree@y...>
wrote:
>
>
> Hi I have a ferret named Sweety. She has a lump on her stomach
area. It has been there for about two months now and has obviously
been growing (more than twice the size). She has been eating and
acting healthy. The only other "symptom" I've noticed is that she is
uncomfortable when I hold her. If I touch it she doesn't seem to
flinch or anything though. I have schedualed an appointment with a
vet. But I was wondering if there are any vets (or anyone else) who
could give me any suggestions. Im assuming that the vet will want to
remove it. Are there any alternative solutions? I dont know if I
can spend that kind of money. Is there anything else I can do for
her? She is about 3 yrs. old. I am also sending a picture (I hope
it works).
>
Dear Erin -
As the picture did not work, I am at a loss to give you any useful
information here as to what type of tumor it might be, the need to
remove it, etc. However, if it has more than doubled its size in two
months , it likely needs to be removed, before it infiltrates other
organs, or grows to a size where it can't be removed.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, DVM