My Sisters Rat has a Lump

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Her Rat Oscar has a Lump on his breast. He had a lump in his neck a year ago taht had to be removed. She is scared right now and said she will call the Vet in the A.M. She has 2 Cats and a G Pig too. I hope its something easy to get rid of and not a tumor.
 

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Awwww. I hope its not a tumor, it most likely is though. Rats have been so inbred and bred badly they are very very prone to cancer and other diseases. There are tons of vibes coming her way
 
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Thanks,I hope it isnt a Tumor or Cancer either. The one in his nexk was a Cyst but that was over a year ago and it was removed.
 

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It's true rats and mice are so inbred that even some with the best of care get cancer or other illnesses. There are vets who actually can spay/neuter a rat, but you still have to pay quite a bit of money.
 

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This is one of the unfortunate things about having pet rats. I had one that had a lump on her side that was removed by a vet.. she went on to live about 6 more months (she was already a couple of years old. I hope that your sisters rat will be ok.
 
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The Vet wasnt there today so she will call Monday. The last Lump was in his Neck and was a Cyst. I have heard they get Cancer and tumors easy too. Last time it cost 200 to have it removed. The Vet told her she is one of a few people that takes her Rat to a Vet. He is about 1.5 Years old. Thanks for caring about him.
 

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I've heard [although I don't know there's a ton of research] that spaying and neutering them can help decrease the risk of them developing tumors. Unfortunatley, it's just a fact of life for rats to get growths, but even if it is a tumor maybe it's one that can easily be removed.
 
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The Vet didnt want to fix him. They said its complicated in Rats. I will have to ask my Sister the reason why. He is a Blue Rat. I guess we will see what happens on Monday. She will be very upset if its bad.
 

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Aww im sending lots of your way!

Its is true that fixing a rat decreases the chance of tumors but it doesnt stop it entirely

If it is a Tumor.. I hope its not Cancerous.. if it is, even when removed there isnt much the vets can do... if it isnt than thats a really good thing.
Is the lump on his upper or lower breast area?? ((closer to his chest or closer to his lower stomach?))
 

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I hope it is nothing serious.It may be an abcess as well.
I have rats and have had a few back in the day that got abcesses.While tumors are very common in female rats,they are not as common (but are possible) in males.
 
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My Sister said its his on his sternum. I have not seen it . The last Lump was on his neck and it was huge. It was removed at age 7 Months. I will ask her to take a Pic of it.
 

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Awww I hope the rattie is ok! I love blue rats, they're my favorite... Unfortunately cancer is very common in rats. I had a Russian Blue rex rat who had a mammary tumor. It was also $200 to remove it, and when she was a 'senior' she developed another smaller one. I will definitely be getting my next female rat(s) spayed.
 

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I forgot to mention.. its not that expensive to get a Rat fixed (($30-$70 at the most.. if anyone charges more than there ripping you off))... its finding a decent Vet that will do it thats the hard part.
Im still looking for a Vet that I approve of to fix my Male Rat.
Ive owned Rats for a couple Yrs but ive never had problems with Tumors or Cyst... I hope your Sisters Ratty does ok.
 
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You know I had Rats when I was a Kid and never had one with a tumor either. I talked to my friend that used to be a Breeder and she said never had one with one either I do not know how much they charge at her Vet to fix a male Rat. It was 200 to remove the lump in his neck when he was 7 Months. My Albino Rat died from old age. She lived longer then the Average age too. I never had a rat after her which was over 25 Years ago.
 

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My vet quoted me $200 to spay a rat which is why I didn't get my two spayed. I know it is definitely more expensive than $70 in my area at other vets as well, according to what I have heard it is usually way over $100.
 

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Originally Posted by Vixen16

I forgot to mention.. its not that expensive to get a Rat fixed (($30-$70 at the most.. if anyone charges more than there ripping you off))... its finding a decent Vet that will do it thats the hard part.
Our vet will charge the same as cats and dogs.It is about $100-something for male rats and $200-something for a female rat.Considering this and the risks,I opt out and do not spay/neuter my rats.


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The Vet is tomorrow at 12:10.
Good luck!
 

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Eeeek keep us updated! I hope the vet visit goes well and that whatever it is is treatable!
 
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Thanks,
My sister didnt sleep all night and is scared.
She will call and tell me what they say.
Its in 1 Hour.
 
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