From:
fhbythesea@aol.com
Date: 2002-03-29 12:36:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Mast Cell Tumors
In a message dated 3/29/02 5:20:39 PM Eastern Standard Time,
katharine@n... writes:
> Last week, Dillon has a mast cell tumor removed (confirmed by pathology).
> All edges were clear. It was located about an inch behind and below his
ear,
> sort of around the shoulder area. Doc is recommending that we do a chest x-
> ray to see whether it has metasticized (sp). This is a new thing. They
have
> never recommended x-rays before. He said they're seeing some nasty ones in
> dogs and the current teachings are recommending x-rays for ferrets too.
Has
> anyone heard of this?
Hi Katherine
I'm not a vet, but mast cell tumors in ferrets are generally benign - they
don't metastize in ferrets like they do in dogs...I wouldn't worry about them
at all - surgical removal is typically curative (at least in my experience).
Lisa Leidig, Head Ferret
The Ferret Haven "By-the-Sea"
www.ferrethaven.org