Help! Any suggestions?
Our 2-year-old rat, Zoey, has developed a growing mass or abscess on her face. We've taken her to the vet, and she’s been prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. However, it doesn't seem to be improving—in fact, it appears to be getting worse. The mass sometimes bleeds, but Zoey is comfortable with us cleaning it with warm, salty water. We're wondering if anyone has any suggestions or ideas on what this could be. The vet mentioned taking a sample under anesthesia, but we’re concerned about Zoey's age and the risks involved. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Our 2-year-old rat, Zoey, has developed a growing mass or abscess on her face. We've taken her to the vet, and she’s been prescribed antibiotics and anti-inflammatories. However, it doesn't seem to be improving—in fact, it appears to be getting worse. The mass sometimes bleeds, but Zoey is comfortable with us cleaning it with warm, salty water. We're wondering if anyone has any suggestions or ideas on what this could be. The vet mentioned taking a sample under anesthesia, but we’re concerned about Zoey's age and the risks involved. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.