Ferret lumps need a veterinarian's check |
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Saturday, 24 January 2009 |
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Ferret lumps need a veterinarian's check |
Published Saturday January 24th, 2009
The Daily Gleaner
Lumps and bumps are common on ferrets as they age, but their
presence should never be taken for granted.
A ferret with a skin mass of any kind needs to see a veterinarian
promptly to have the mass evaluated and possibly removed.
The veterinarian will start examining the mass by manipulating
it to see its shape and how it's connected to surrounding tissue.
The next step is for a needle to be inserted into the lump and
some fluid removed for evaluation.
This procedure is not very painful and is usually done with
the animal
awake.
Because lumps in ferrets are often cancerous, the veterinarian
will probably recommend that any mass that looks suspicious be
removed while the animal is under anesthesia.
The mass will then be sent to a pathologist for further identification
to help identify proper follow-up treatment.
- Dr. Marty Becker
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