My ratz having his tumor removed 2morrow and i was wonderin how successful it was does any1 no ?
2007-05-08 07:53:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
No but ino its half attached
2007-05-08 07:58:49 · update #1
I've had tumors removed from pet rats in the past. The surgery itself usually goes fine, healing occurs without incident. I've had rats live 1-2 years after having the tumor removed, which is pretty good, considering. Unfortunately, cancer has gotten just about all of them sooner or later. :(
Good luck with your rattie!
2007-05-08 07:58:06 · answer #1 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the vet. I believe they are very successful. I have had tumors removed in a few rats all with great results. One of my rats was prone to tumors, she had three. The first two were removed no problem, and she came home the same day. The last tumor was internal and she was almost three years old so I opted not to operate.
If he is young and healthy than it should be successful. The only major worry is the anesthetic, which is always a concern in any type of surgery. They have such little bodies.
In my experience I would go for the surgery every time it was in the rats best interest. My girl would have died with the first tumor at a year old, instead she was almost three when she died. Was worth it for me to try.
2007-05-08 08:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by Prodigy556 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
the prognosis is surivival rate of 70% for most cases. But this depends on if the rat's tumor had metasized. If you want to ensure your rat's surivival afterwards, post-op options would be 2 rounds of chemo, after that your rate will still have a few years to live...
so best of luck to u and ur ratty
2007-05-08 08:00:02 · answer #3 · answered by Scpwnz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend breeds rats.
One rat (Jasper) lived for 2 years. He had a tumor and went vets. The vet took tumor out. Jasper was ok but died 3 months later.
2007-05-08 08:51:49 · answer #4 · answered by Silly-Junos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the expertise of the doctor and the ability for you to keep the rat quiet and in a secure environment until the incision heals.
Best of luck with your rattie!!!
2007-05-08 07:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by aattura 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what type of tumour it is as to whether it will recur or not. Do you have a dignosis for the type of tumour?
2007-05-08 07:57:12 · answer #6 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋