I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these? Some pictures would be great for comparison and any idea on growth rate/quality of life etc. Although I appreciate these kind of things differ from case to case.
I noticed a sore on my 20 month old bucks belly and have watched it for the past week in hope that it was a cut and would heal up, but it hasn't. It is on the upper part of his belly, slightly off center and towards the shoulders. It has been bleeding since I noticed around a week ago, and I never noticed the lump before this (although it is possible it was there as he is a very wriggly rat to handle!).
I wasn't convinced the vet took a proper look at it, she seemed very quick to tell me it was a growth on his scent gland.. unless of course it is something she has seen before so can instantly notice. I haven't found any info on this in rats, and I would like to know more before I seek a second opinion from a different vet.
I will try and get a picture tomorrow when the light is better and he has recovered from the exhaustion of a vet visit!
I noticed a sore on my 20 month old bucks belly and have watched it for the past week in hope that it was a cut and would heal up, but it hasn't. It is on the upper part of his belly, slightly off center and towards the shoulders. It has been bleeding since I noticed around a week ago, and I never noticed the lump before this (although it is possible it was there as he is a very wriggly rat to handle!).
I wasn't convinced the vet took a proper look at it, she seemed very quick to tell me it was a growth on his scent gland.. unless of course it is something she has seen before so can instantly notice. I haven't found any info on this in rats, and I would like to know more before I seek a second opinion from a different vet.
I will try and get a picture tomorrow when the light is better and he has recovered from the exhaustion of a vet visit!