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I had my male rat, Gilligan, out on my bed about 2-3 hours ago and did not notice anything strange. I brought him out again about 15 minutes ago, and suddenly noticed a large lump on his right cheek. It has a little red mark at the center with some hair missing over it. I am concerned that it is something more than just a result of fighting... here are some pictures (keep it mind that it looks considerably smaller in these pictures; it is actually quite large)
What do you all think? I've never noticed anything like this before on him, and it popped up within a matter of hours, so I know that it isn't a tumor. He is lively and does not seem to mind when I touch it. Is it likely just a swelled up bruise from fighting, or a medical concern?




What do you all think? I've never noticed anything like this before on him, and it popped up within a matter of hours, so I know that it isn't a tumor. He is lively and does not seem to mind when I touch it. Is it likely just a swelled up bruise from fighting, or a medical concern?