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Post by smokeyoshi on Jun 21, 2014 16:57:42 GMT -5
We've scheduled surgery for July 1 to remove the growth on her ear. The vet said that she'll need general anesthesia, which, to us, is the biggest worry. But she seems healthy otherwise, so she should be fine.
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Post by dookcitygang on Jun 22, 2014 10:43:21 GMT -5
Tails and toes crossed.
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Post by huronna on Jun 22, 2014 12:24:10 GMT -5
It's always scary when they have to go general.
It must be a big growth and not just a mole.
Are you going to get her an earring to wear afterwards?
Instant ear piercing LOL
Paws crossed for her
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jun 22, 2014 21:20:44 GMT -5
At this point she'll remove at least 3/4 of the outer ear. This was 2 weeks ago and it's slowly growing  |
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Post by huronna on Jun 23, 2014 22:49:19 GMT -5
oh my, I hope they get it all. Are they going to do a Pathology check on it?
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jun 24, 2014 17:40:01 GMT -5
oh my, I hope they get it all. Are they going to do a Pathology check on it? Histogram costs as much as the surgery, so no. |
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jun 29, 2014 7:14:02 GMT -5
Thought I'd post a couple pix of Rosa's ear as it is a couple days befor she has it removed. Today she gave me a face full of kisses like few ferrets have done. She's doing so much better now and we hope that removing her tumor will allow her to be herself without that distraction and discomfort.   |
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Post by huronna on Jun 29, 2014 9:29:12 GMT -5
She looks just like Powder, except for the ear.
Tuesday is the big day.
I actually did have one ferret that had a mole on her ear.
This was when I was in Puerto Rico.
I know he didn't use general because he really didn't deal with ferrets. except shots and simple things.
I couldn't stay in the room, but my husband did. I think he used some type of local and this is going to sound weird but tied a string around it to get it off? I know that wasn't exactly it, but it was more of a mole not a tumor
Will be waiting for her to come back home
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jun 29, 2014 20:59:55 GMT -5
This has no stalk. Its between the inner and outer layer of the ear. I wish we had tried to tie off Booboo's. He might still be here. The vet says due to location a local won't be possible. Rosa is pretty hyper. she'd have to be duct taped down.
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jul 1, 2014 12:05:31 GMT -5
Talked to vet office. She's ok and wants out of the cage, lol. I'm soooooo relieved I'm in tears. I'll post pics of her ear, which I'm hoping was notched and not completely removed.
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Post by huronna on Jul 1, 2014 19:04:59 GMT -5
First chance to get here as I am at work
So happy everything went well
Maybe we could get her some pierced earrings?
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jul 1, 2014 19:28:44 GMT -5
We thought she'd have a notch, at least, or lose her whole ear, but the vet did a great job! No stitches, just glue. I hope I don't have to use the E-collar I made. Kudos to Dr B! The bill was even $60 less than estimate! When's the last time that happened? When Rosa got home she inspected the house, ate a bowl of soup, had a brief "discussion" with Lola, and hit the sack in the outside dresser. Here's the new, streamlined Rosa. Any dark spots on her ear are areas that were cauterized, or Marshall tatts..   |
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Post by huronna on Jul 1, 2014 22:47:06 GMT -5
Great Job!!!!!
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Post by dookcitygang on Jul 3, 2014 11:20:44 GMT -5
Looking good.
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jul 9, 2014 22:30:20 GMT -5
Here's Rosa tonight, 2 weeks post-op. A bit of a notch, but the scabs are gone.  |
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Post by huronna on Jul 10, 2014 8:47:03 GMT -5
can't even tell if you didn't mention it
Great job
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Post by dee517 on Jul 10, 2014 12:07:05 GMT -5
I am so happy to hear all the good news. I see Rosa is still as beautiful as ever.
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Post by smokeyoshi on Jul 10, 2014 23:18:09 GMT -5
Rosa has actually put on a little weight and is firm and strong, and her fur is just beautiful. She's coming into her own both health and personality wise. I love her to death.
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