From:
dr_bruce_williams
Date: 2002-03-19 23:17:00 UTC
Subject: Re: small wart in forhead - Thank you for your reply !
--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., "Karin" <karai@f...> wrote:
> Dear 'sukieferret' and Dr. Bruce Williams,
>
> Thank you very much for your reply regarding warty skin tumor.
> I looked into the websites which you informed me of, and learned
well.
> Dr.Williams, yes, the wart of my boy looks exactly the same as the
> first photo of your page for 'sebaceous epitheliomas'.
...> I'm going to ask him minor surgery as to remove the wart asap,
but I'm still
> anxious for, if he has enough knowledge or experience in that
> field. This warty tumor is also happened with cats/dogs ? if so,
> certainly the vet has some idea.
> Is the surgery done with local anesthesia? I hope it won't give big
> stress to my boy....
Dear Karin: Yes, similar tumors are seen wth dogs and cats, and
removal is not difficult. However, it is likely that generaly
anesthesia will be required in order to ensure complete removal and
good wound closure.
With kindest regards,
Bruce Williams, dVM