Marie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote >Hello, > >I have an old Gerbil (3 years 7 months) who has just recently developed >a tumour on his scent gland. I took him to see a vet today who told me >that it would be best if the tumour was removed but that there would be >increased risks because of the gerbil's age. > >Does anybody know just how risky this operation would be for him? He's >a very active and healthy gerbil, but he's a litle bit frail because of >his age, and he doesn't seem to be bothered at all by the tumour at the >moment. > >Can anybody offer any advice?! > >Thanks, > >Marie >
Hi! It is not a particularly risky operation if gas anaesthesia is used. Ask, because injected anaesthesia is no got for small animals and increases the risks a lot. Please note that this list has moved to www.topica.com as the hosting University will no longer support this list. Please mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] to subscribe to the new list. -- Julian [EMAIL PROTECTED] National Gerbil Society http://www.gerbils.co.uk/
