From:
"Susan Liszewski DVM"
Date: 2007-02-28 02:34:57 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Fat around neck
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I would be concerned about possible Lymph node enlargement in that
area. I do think a vet visit is warrented. Couold be dealing with
anything from Lymphoma to infection. Even though he is not showing
symptoms yet but by the time he does it may be too late. Good Luck.
Dr. Sue
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, "Ann Haager" <ann@...> wrote:
>
> Our oldest guy, Lupi, is a little over 6 years old. He's never had any
> serious health problems (just ear mites once, a broken tooth that had
> to be removed, and eye allergies on occasion). We noticed tonight
> while cleaning ears that his scruff (whole neck area really) seems to
> have a lot of fat. He's a pretty skinny boy, always has been, but his
> neck is real thick. My question is should I be worried about this?
> Could it be something besides fat? And why all of a sudden did it
> appear just around his neck? He's not showing any signs of illness. In
> fact, he was quite active today. Is this just age?
>
> Thanks so much,
> Ann
>
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