On Fri, 10 November 2000, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone,
> Well I have just discovered a very visible scent gloand tumor on one of
> the two of my oldest gerbs. Wolf and Voodoo are brothers and are 2.4 years
> old. I discovered Wolf had a tumor today when I was feeding them. He stood
> up to investigate and I saw it. I checked Voodoo and he appears to not have
> any tumors. My question is this...I know the older animals (and humans) get
> the riskyer surgery becomes. I really don't know if Wolf would be able to
> under go the surgery at his age. Do you all think I should just let it go
> and let him live his life like it is...or should I risk surgery? Any input
> would be wonderful.
>
> Jessi
>
> PS- Wolf doesn't appear to be in any pain at all....do these tumors cause
> much pain if any at all?
I just had to respond to this one. My Rascal is three years old and had a scent gland
tumor removed a few weeks ago. He is doing just fine. I would definitely find an
experienced vet and have it removed. :)
--Tana and The Little Rascals
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