From:
"Karen McCabe"
Date: 2008-12-29 02:18:43 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: small lump on neck bleeding
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
--- In ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com, ferritsofall@... wrote:
>
> I just found a 2 mm round and raised red area on my ferrets neck
that he had
> scratched that was bleeding. The mass is hard. No pus came out when I
> applied pressure.
Does it look anything like this....
http://www.cinnamonsprite.net/ferret/mast_cell_tumor/connor_mastcelltumor1.jpg
If so, it may be a mast cell tumor. These are very common in ferrets.
They're generally benign but may cause an allergic reaction (itching,
watery eyes, runny nose, etc). It's not uncommon for these to bleed,
nor is it uncommon for them to clear without treatment.
I would suggest keeping an eye on it. If it doesn't clear or if it
worsens get it checked.
Karen McCabe
http://www.cinnamonsprite.net
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