Diagnostic Challenge

An approximately 4-month-old, 167.5 g, intact female fancy rat was presented to the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU-SVM) with a 1-month history of sneezing and to evaluate a 1 cm soft subcutaneous tissue mass on the dorsal aspect of the cranium. The rat had been purchased from a pet store as a class pet for a kindergarten class one month prior to presentation. The animal's enclosure consisted of a two level plastic coated metal cage made specifically for rats and lined with plain paper.
Source: Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research