|  Dr. Danoff received her veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1999, where she focused her training on exotic animals, including birds, reptiles, small mammals, and aquatic animals. She currently owns a holistic and rehabilitation practice in Vienna, Virginia where she integrates both holistic and traditional medicine into her treatment plans.
Dr. Danoff is a vegan and shares her home with 15 rescued companion animals. These include 2 physically challenged dogs, 4 cats, 5 parrots, 2 snakes and 2 lizards.
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| Aug 13 Written by:kim_danoff
Wednesday, August 13, 2008  Q: My boys have two pet rats; one is doing fine but the other got a big cyst on his side that burst. We put ointment on it and it looks much better but now his other side feels squishy and swollen; I think he is about to get another cyst. It is hard for him to get around and he waddles a bit. He still eats, drinks and uses bathroom. I have read that if the cysts burst, they are not cancerous, so should I just continue to monitor him and use ointment as long has he does not seem to be in any distress? A: I recommend that you take your rat to an exotic animal veterinarian. A ruptured cyst, although it may be benign, can still be very painful. Imagine if a cyst encompassing the side of your abdomen decided to rupture...it would likely result in pain, and could certainly cause infection. An exotic animal veterinarian can assist with determining what the best course of action would be, and can send home antibiotics and pain medication if needed.
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Re: Ruptured Cysts
Your little rat needs to be seen by a vet. Rats make great pets, and it would be ashame to lose him - both your boys and his little rat friend would miss him. Being such a little creature, the sooner he gets examined, the sooner he gets better !!
By Wenchie on
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Re: Ruptured Cysts
I had a rat that had a growth under her arm that turned out to be a tumor. I called around and found a vet that would remove it (it really wasn't at all expensive) and she was completely fine after that. You don't necessarily have to go to an exotic pet vet, which is not easy to find. Just call around to vets in your area and see if they will examine your rat. If it is a cyst, it may just need to be drained, which will make your rat feel so much better, and you as well, I'm sure.
By miloandme on
Thursday, August 14, 2008
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Re: Ruptured Cysts
Great advice = I had to take our hamster to the vet and I too found I didn't need a specialty vet; we found a regular vet with experience and the right instruments - they really have smaller-sized examining tools for the little critters! Good luck and best wishes to all fo you!
By CallieandCol on
Saturday, August 16, 2008
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Re: Ruptured Cysts
Take him to see a VET!!!
By veterinarynurse on
Sunday, August 17, 2008
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