Message Number: YG10795 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Lynn R
Date: 2002-02-05 18:01:00 UTC
Subject: Re: [Ferret-Health-list] Re: blood blister?? on belly

Hi,

Thanks for the response. The surrounding
discoloration has disappeared and now just the tip of
it is dark. In fact, I had a hard time locating it
today, so I am taking that as a good sign. Thanks
again, I will continue to monitor it.

tracy
squirt and taz

> If it is the size of a pinhead - it is likely a
> small cyst of a scent
> gland, and as such very well may not need removal.
> HOwever, if it
> continues to grow, then there is a definite
> possibility of a skin
> tumor and routine surgery (with general anesthesia)
> will be needed to
> remove it.
>
> At this point - we can easily watch it for a little
> while.
>
> With kindest regards,
>
> Bruce Williams, DVM
>
>


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