Ron wrote:
>I have a 5 year old who is developing "lumps" on his neck on both sides
>near his font legs.  He seems to be fine other than that.  I am concerned
>though that he has gained ALOT of weight since he ws vaccinated.  Any body
>have advice?  The lumps are where i think he got his shots.
 
Hi Ron,
Slinky's lumps could be from his shots, if his shots were very recent.
However, it would be best to bring him to your vet for a check-up, because
those lumps could also be enlarged lymph nodes.  Enlarged lymph nodes
can be a sign of lymphosarcoma, and you would want to discuss treatment
options with your vet.  You can read up on lymphosarcoma at
http://www.ferretcentral.org, in the Medical FAQ section.  His apparent
weight gain could also be due to an enlarged spleen, which can be
indicative of a number of things-- again, this is something for the vet
to figure out.  Good luck with Slinky!
 
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