Puff has a tumor.

[Gemini39]

Hi, how's Puff?

[kimlck]

She's doing pretty good. Only found a small blood spot in her new cage since the move last night, ive added a nut mix to her diet
She's doing everything she's always done
Thanks for asking x

[moonlite]

thats good news

[Gemini39]

Oh thats good. PS: the blood spots.. are they from her tumour? I mean, does it bleed sometimes? Or am I missing something. I thought tumours are just like, well, like lumps just sitting there, didn't know they bled sometimes? Maybe when it gets hurt? Is the skin very thin there then? Sorry for maybe silly q's but I just wondered. Hoping for many, many hours of fun for you two still... regards, from 'not so sunny, actually very chilly' SA (winter's here!)

[kimlck]

I think its from where she grooms herself, its not everyday maybe she removes the scab that forms, and its definitely not as much as the first time i saw it.
its how i found out she was ill to start with.
She does seem bright and happy, and i think she's doing good.
I've had excellent advice with cageset ups and general care.
Xx

[Pouches]

Is the scab from where she is dragging? It almost sounds like it might be an abscess and not a tumor. If it is an abscess it can be lanced and then antibiotics are given and it should clear up within a few weeks. I think I would consider asking the vet to take another look at it.

[kimlck]

Its definatley a tumor, its a greyish purple roundish blob, its not dragging on anything yet and not bleeding every day.
She did a vigorous groom so i am assuming she dislodged it

[kimlck]

Update on Puff.
She is still doing really well, ive had a bit of a move around with her bin cage.
She is using her wheel still and after the mini cleanout today she dug n burrowed like mad!!

[Gazmo]

oh great im glad shes ok!

[Gemini39]

So glad to hear she's doing well! Sounds like she has plenty of energy! Wearing out her owner is she? hehe