2007-02-06 15:50:55 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I had 2 ferrets and now down to 1. Sable the one that has passed away had skin tumors. Skin tumors usually present themselves as lumps under the skin or on the surface of the skin. Some tumors look like red, raised scabs, others may be crusty and rough. This is especially important to ferrets over three years of age. If you find anything on your pet's skin that looks out of the ordinary, don't sit around and wait, make an appointment with your vet. The best treatment for a skin tumor is, whether benign or malignant, is surgical removal. In case of malignant tumors, prompt removal prevents their spread. Your vet will probably recommend that a piece of the tumor be sent to a lab for analysis. Good luck!
2007-02-07 07:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by eggplant04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might not be cancer I used to have a ferret and sometimes when she run into something or get pinched she would get a bump.
2007-02-06 23:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jaye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would definately take her to a vet, i have a ferret too, and if she had a bump on her shoulder i would take her to a vet, because only a vet would know what it is, after some tests.
2007-02-06 23:55:23 · answer #3 · answered by lilchik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you freak out about cancer, understand that she could have a simple cyst. You need to go a veterinarian and have them check. It is a simple procedure to have it removed.
2007-02-06 23:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by BrewMan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is likely that it is an infection or something.
it could be cancer as well.
i would take her to the vet and get it checked.
don't panic, and just get her in as soon as you can.
my hamster got very sick from something exactly like that because we waited to long so get it done ASAP!
2007-02-06 23:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by Cory S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. Only they know for sure. Whatever it is, it should be removed.
2007-02-06 23:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by T.M.Y. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet.
You won't know for sure what it is before you take her to the vet.
2007-02-06 23:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by Dancer101 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time to flush it down the toilet.....it's not just for fish anymore!
PS have a plunger ready!
2007-02-07 00:05:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋