Found a lump? Tumor? ):

[kkbelya]

Hey guys! I have two awesome female ratties and i've noticed that one of my girls has a lump. ): I'm so devastated as she's only around eleven months old and these little cuties mean so much to me. I live in an area where vets, especially ones that specialize in small animals, are very scarce and unfortunately I could only get an appointment for her no sooner than next Friday. She doesn't seem like she is in pain and I haven't noticed any decrease in activity, she still loves exploring everything. I'm so scared. I'll know for sure next Friday but I wanted to know if any of you guys could give me any output or advice, or if your ratties ever had lumps how you dealt/coped with it. Here are some pictures of her and the lump:

 

[temblabamomo]

I have never had female ratties, hopefully someone can chime in as to whether or not that is a common place for a mammary tumor. Good luck with the vets. Sending warm vibes.

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[mamarat]

Good luck with your little girl. Is she spayed?

 

[lilspaz68]

11 months is VERY early for a mammary tumour. How quickly did it show up?

 

[Joanne]

If it is a mammary tumor, then removal is pretty straightforward. The concern is that if she has a tumor this young, chances are that she will get another one. Is there any way to get her tumor removed and her spayed at the same time?

 

[jorats]

It does look like a benign mammary tumour. I would recommend having it removed and have her spayed at the same time, this will help reduce the risk of future tumours.
She's a pretty little thing.

 

[Aida]

I agree, it looks in that area and like a mammary-- and I agree that you should spay, too, if she isn't spayed. Aww, what a cutie.

The bright side is that, because she's young, surgery shouldn't be that big of an issue. <:3

 

[GrayLightNewDay]

My Lady Calista is the same age and has a mammary tumor in the same exact spot. Bad genes are no fun, poor babies.