From:
Jane Bradley
Date: 2007-08-02 16:47:06 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] Blocked scent gland??
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
When a scent gland is blocked, can it be felt as a small lump around the
anus? One of our little girls hasn't been a "poofy" as usual and I found
a small lump at her anus tonight. I also noticed there was evidence of
blood around her anus.
This was just a block gland!!! The vet wasn't able to empty it
completely so we are to continue to soak and express the gland once a
day for several days. However, should the gland continue to fill up and
stay that way, she will need surgery to remove them due to the danger of
the gland rupturing. The blood was from the membranes on the interior of
her rectum being irritated. Thank you everyone for your input on this!
Jane
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