Operations and survival
Hi,
Some of you may remember that my Sirius had a really nasty lump in his testicles, this had gone down before taking him to the vets the next day but it was still sore and scabbed.
I took him to the vets and was given a scrub and baytril, he cleared up nicely, but then returned and has since cleared again.
When at the vets, the vet checked Sirius' testicles all over and stated that Sirius had an extra lump on both sides (this baffled him as a tumor would only appear on one side and the other side would start to shrink as the tumorous side would grow), the vet still said that he thought Sirius had tumours, but said they would most likely be benign and wouldn't cause him too much trouble, but keep an eye on him. The vet didn't want to castrate him as it is quite dangerous for such a small animal, but would if it came to it.
Since his second sore cleared up he hasn't had it again, but his back bulge (sores where underneath where he hanged out) seems to be getting bigger, but not by much but it is also harder and the other side is smaller than the right side.
What are the chances of Sirius surviving a operation to castrate him, should I have it done, or should I leave it and see if it comes to a point where it defo needs doing (if ever) and take the chance that he will pull through, he doesn't seem to be in pain, he is happy and lively, no sores, eating and pooing fine.
Your thoughts and advice please.
How many people has had their hamster operated on like this and how many have survived.
Sorry for long post & thank you.
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