DawntheSnipe
Well-Known Member
Has anyone ever had their rat develop a hard knot in the area of a surgical incision?
My old girl Annie had a mammary tumor removed from her chest in April, and by all appearances was healing normally. However, a couple of days ago, I noticed there was what looked like a lump under the skin that's still bare from the surgical prep. I was expecting to feel a soft lump, as it looked like the tumor was growing back, but the lump is actually hard. It feels more like cartilage or bone. The surrounding skin is pink and healthy-looking. I will try to take a picture tomorrow.
I haven't examined her thoroughly, as she doesn't like being felt all over and I'm afraid to push on an area that may still be tender. I plan on taking her the the vet, but I wanted to know if anyone else might know what this is.
Thank you all in advance!
My old girl Annie had a mammary tumor removed from her chest in April, and by all appearances was healing normally. However, a couple of days ago, I noticed there was what looked like a lump under the skin that's still bare from the surgical prep. I was expecting to feel a soft lump, as it looked like the tumor was growing back, but the lump is actually hard. It feels more like cartilage or bone. The surrounding skin is pink and healthy-looking. I will try to take a picture tomorrow.
I haven't examined her thoroughly, as she doesn't like being felt all over and I'm afraid to push on an area that may still be tender. I plan on taking her the the vet, but I wanted to know if anyone else might know what this is.
Thank you all in advance!