From:
wen@dreamscape.com
Date: 2004-01-16 00:07:11 UTC
Subject: Hemangioma
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <1212643.1074211631409.JavaMail.root@indium.smartgroups.com>
Case History:
I noticed this sore/growth at the end of October. (Ferret in question was 6 months of age) At this time, it looked like a splinter type sore, with dry blood.
I watched this sore/growth over the months. Keeping a close eye on it. As it was not affecting him nor was he aggravated by it. The paw/toe area was not swollen or red, no heat coming from the area.
There was no change in appearance until end of December. At this time the growth looked like a blood blister. (again, no swelling or redness in the surrounding area or heat) Size of growth was the size of a pea. At this point, I was concern and made a appt. with my vet to check this out.
Growth location: right forefoot - fourth digit
(Ferret in question was 9 months of age) That day we decided to have the growth removed. Biopsy was send out to the lab.
Biopsy report came back showing it was a Hermangioma. With achievement of the latter, the implied prognosis is highly favorable.
Now for my questions:
1. How common is this seen in young ferrets? (this is not a pet store ferret)
2. Is this a genetic disorder?
3. Can this be pass down from one line to other?
Thank you - Wendy