the family rat has a growth on her side.she seems happy enough but arn't rats subject to tumours.
2006-08-04 11:27:07 · 9 answers · asked by manthintall1 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Rats are very prone to tumors and respiratory problems. It might not be cancerous, but I would take her to a vet. No amount of medical advice on Yahoo Answers can take the place of an actual vet.
That being said- if it is a problem a vet can sometimes remove it and the rat can go back to living a happy, healthy life. This depends on many things, one being where the growth is located in relation to other vital organs, another being how long she's had it and also how large it is.
Taking her to the vet as soon as possible may increase your chances of helping her out. Many people do not bother taking their small animals for medical help, but they shouldn't be considered less than a dog or cat would be.
Good luck! I hope she gets better :) Also, just wondering if she's albino OR siamese? As far as I know they cannot be both, as albino's completely lack pigmentation whereas siamese rats have different colouring.
2006-08-04 18:02:10 · answer #1 · answered by Right On 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have had rats in the past and they have had tumours most are only fatty tumours and only really become a problem when they hinder the animal walking or if the skin over the tumour becomes broken then infection can set in. As the rat is so young i would consider having it removed, this cost around £50.00 depending om your vets. Good luck with whatever you decide.
2006-08-05 03:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by denise4264 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My girlfriend keeps rats so she's the expert, but yes, rats are prone to growths and tumours/cancer etc. She probably seems fine as I believe rats have a high pain threshold, but if you're worried or want to know more, maybe a trip to the vets would be best?
2006-08-04 11:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like an adenoma aka mammary tumor as female rats are filled with mammary tissue up and down their sides from neck to bottom. They can be removed if not too large but could return. I have had some ratties with this problem and have had them operated on only to have tumor reappear in another spot. The tumor doesn't hurt her but as it grows it will impair her mobility or even ulcerate. Take her to the vet. I had Himalayan sealpoints and a dwarf Siamese double rexed.....all dumbo
2006-08-04 15:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 11:06:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a rat myself and some Rats and I say some are prone to tumors and breathing difficulties if not looked after properly or if the mum or dad was a carrier please get your Rat checked out as it could get worse or grow even bigger
2006-08-05 10:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by Osh Aka Oisinmagic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of experiments are you doing to the family rat??
2006-08-04 11:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by larsor4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any growth on any animal need veterinary attention immediately.
2006-08-04 11:40:54 · answer #8 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why are you asking a silly question any pets with some thing wrong with them straight to the vets no questions asked
2006-08-04 22:35:31 · answer #9 · answered by joan h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋