crusty round dried blood scabby area, what could it be?

ratmando · Aug 18, 2012

I just noticed (while doing my daily check of Lily's stitches from her tumour removal last week) a round, scabby, dried blood area on her back hip, about the size of a penny or a bit smaller. It doesn't smell, it's flat, not swollen, but kind of crusty. Has anyone seen anything like this? It's strange I never noticed it before. Sorry the two pics aren't the greatest, no one is home right now to help me hold her, part her fur, and take a shot.

jorats · Aug 18, 2012

I wonder if they gave her an injection and she reacted to it.

ratmando · Aug 19, 2012

Thanks Jorats, sounds like a strong possibility! I can call the vet tomorrow and ask about injection site...where it was. I'm keeping an eye on it, nothing has changed so far....hoping that it's a simple thing, and temporary and that it heals and disappears! Poor Lily has been through enough. :heart:

jorats · Aug 20, 2012

Is she on meds right now? Maybe Baytril might help with the healing, or maybe try polsyporin. It's not "open" right? It's like a rug burn?

ratmando · Aug 20, 2012

Yes, it's like a rug burn, good comparison! I'll try Polysporin, thanks Jorats!

RKEM · Aug 22, 2012

If it won't heal with meds, I would take your rattie to a vet. I've had it in one of my girls ... she ended up with several tumours in her belly (not mammary tumors). Vet said it may have been a form of skin cancer and that it may have spread. I don't want to sound alarmist but if doesn't heal you may want to have it removed if possible.

MissGuardian · Aug 22, 2012

My Nirvana had something simliar on her neck after getting a baytril injection.

ratmando · Aug 22, 2012

I tried the Polysporin but her sister Iris licked at if as if it was yummy ice cream. :wallbang: I'll ask the vet some questions, and see what he thinks, he's good with calling me back to discuss my ratty issues. I'm hoping it was just a reaction to the injection, as it seems to be drying up and shrinking, but I don't want to just let this go without questions. I'll post an update soon! Thanks for everyone's posts and info!

ratmando · Aug 24, 2012

I spoke with the vet and he said that it's very likely a reaction at the injection site, and that small animals are more apt to get a skin reaction than dogs or cats. So, it seems like it's getting harder and smaller...I'll keep an eye on it. Good to know that this can happen sometimes. Thanks all! :heart: