https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/29747/rat-help Hi all, Not my area of expertise, so looking for a little guidance. I first saw this rat in November as the owner was worried he had broken a lower incisor 1 month prior to the appointment, on exam this seemed to be the case. Fast forward to earlieren-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/229526?ContentTypeID=1Thu, 01 Apr 2021 10:08:57 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:3c55777b-5dc8-479f-8082-ba76010ec55dMark Rowland<p>Tumours of the head tend to be very aggressive in raising. I think that an. x-ray will show you lysis and the soft tissue mass. Biopsy if funds allow but the prognosis is poor Im afraid</p> <p>Mark</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/229502?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:38:19 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:0b41ee27-b1ab-400d-b710-55f558821c0aGillian Mostyn<p>It needs radiographs. Neoplasia is a differential but I&#39;d also be worried about mandibular fracture and/or osteomyelitis - they need to be ruled in or out first.&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/229495?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:59:10 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:c229e010-ce64-4ebe-830d-5faedc0a6d6aNeil Wheadon<p>I&#39;d FNA/biopsy before taking the incisor out. Michael is right, they are walking tumor factories</p> <p>In regards incisor removal, I&#39;ve never done it in a rat, but have done a number of rabbits. A large curved cutting needle is your friend. wiggle it (with forceps) along the line of the tooth and be patient.</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;Neil</p> <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/229480?ContentTypeID=1Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:06:52 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:ba44be10-f7cd-4f7b-b864-d3decf905ff6Michael Woodhouse<p>Mass on rat is usually cancer, I believe.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>