Bumble: Foot Amputation and Cystic Tumour Removal

Arrival:

We were contacted regarding two male rats - one having a limp that didn't hold him back. With us having space to help out their owner, we agreed to take in their rats on the 2nd of May 2020. They were named Bumble and Bee.

Pretty quickly, it became clear that Bumble had more than a limp.

Bumble required urgent medical attention. Our vet wanted to take some X-Rays so he could get a clearer picture as to what was going on.  

Medical Treatment:

Bumble had clear congenital deformities, and there was bone pathology where the tumour was located. It was agreed that we amputated Bumble's deformed hind-leg to the stifle joint. Whilst under anaesthesia, the vet would also remove the cystic neoplasm on Bumble's flank.

Bumble handled his recovery in his stride. In fact, within minutes of being home, he was exploring his cage from top to bottom.

Full Recovery:

Bumble is now a sanctuary resident who lives with our permanent resident bucks - he has even been sponsored! 

As for Bee, he now lives happily with one of our trustee's mischief of bucks.