TW: Sphynx had something come out of a lump she had help??

[Sharp]

My rat Kola who I adopted from unknown origin has had a little lump on her back right leg for about a week and today I saw that it was scabby so I decided to try and clean it and add antibiotic. When I added a small amount of pressure this thing started coming out, the “scab” was a side of it that was drying. I don’t know what it is or if it will come back, help!
Also: I cleaned my hands before touching her and there was no bleeding when it came out, just some clear puss
Aftermath and the unknown object
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[Kye]

My rat Kola who I adopted from unknown origin has had a little lump on her back right leg for about a week and today I saw that it was scabby so I decided to try and clean it and add antibiotic. When I added a small amount of pressure this thing started coming out, the “scab” was a side of it that was drying. I don’t know what it is or if it will come back, help!
Also: I cleaned my hands before touching her and there was no bleeding when it came out, just some clear puss
Aftermath and the unknown object
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It looks like an abscess that her body walled off on its own! Incredibly common in rats, even more so for hairless because of the lack of protection, just keep an eye on it, flush it out if needed but otherwise it should heal in the next few days with no issues.

 

[Sharp]

It looks like an abscess that her body walled off on its own! Incredibly common in rats, even more so for hairless because of the lack of protection, just keep an eye on it, flush it out if needed but otherwise it should heal in the next few days with no issues.

Thanks! I hope so, I’ve never had hairless rats and only recently found out about their extra health problems since I adopted her on a whim but she’s a strong one, the wound from the abscess is almost closed already, it has a clear sort of scab and it has minimized in size

 

[Sharp]

UPDATE
only seven hours later her wound is basically shut and looking good!

 

[Kye]

UPDATE
only seven hours later her wound is basically shut and looking good!

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Beautiful! I'm glad it's healing well!