https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/30678/what-is-this-bony-lesion-on-x-ray-of-ferret-s-tail Hi all, My colleague was presented with a 6yo female ferret which previously had a ?chondroma removed from her tail tip. Tail tip is ok now but about a quarter of the way down the tail there is a very noticeable thickening. Firm, non painful, beenen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/241799?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:48:27 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:4b0879e0-4bc7-4067-97e2-062697e4e536bevs2251<p>Amputate couple caudal vertebrae above affected area. Ferrets can live up to 8-10 years (in Oz) but may have co-morbidities such as adrenal disease or insulinoma, which may rule out a GA. Most adrenal issues usually appear by about 5 years of age. Ferrets are tough though so she should be able to handle a GA for a tail amp if no other problems.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/241690?ContentTypeID=1Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:24:07 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:5f15e091-c6dc-40c8-a75d-c5ccbe38a1fdNeil Wheadon<p>First principles</p> <p>You can&#39;t tell from a radiograph is infection/tumour</p> <p>Previous removal sggests tumour</p> <p>If can remove tail do this, as first one spread so this will</p> <p>What does the owner want to do?</p> <p>Average age of ferret 5-7 years</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp; Down to owner?</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neil</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/241689?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:55:43 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:6d87970a-14c8-4cc0-90c5-bd33b9f077ffVirginia Campbell<p>Oh...a bit of detail lost from the image on the viewer to colleague&#39;s phone to whatsapp on my phone. It looked better on the viewer. Anyhow- proliferative looking thing crossing a joint space. I think likely de novo same thing as last time.&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>