From:
"Kate"
Date: 2008-11-18 03:03:36 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: growths on his head
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
I posted previously about the small growth on my ferrets head, but got
no responses. Looking through the archives, this old post below
suggests 3 possibilities:
- sebaceous epithelioma
- scent gland cyst
- salivary mucocele
I have posted pics in an album called "Growth on head".
[ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/photos/album/1743188510/pic/list ]
Any ideas if any of the 3 suggestions above look like my ferrets growth?
BACKGROUND:
He has had the growth for over 6 months and it does not appear to be
itchy or cause discomfort when touched. It has not grown and he has
not shown any other symptoms.
A couple of times since I have noticed it, it has been red with a
small amount of dried blood on it. I believe this happens after he
scratches that area, although I have never seen him scratch it. We
have had a bout of fleas (even though he is on revolution) so I
believe that's why he has scratched his head.
He will be going to the vet next month, but I wanted to get some ideas
here first, in case my vet is unsure.
Thanks,
Kate
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