Scarlett is back in with her cage mates. They seemed pretty happy to see her!

Scarlett managed to open her incision site. It took several attempts with superglue to get it closed up. It barely bled either and didn't appear to be causing her any discomfort- it was just jarring to look at!

Scarlett's mammary tumor was removed today. She did great! Dr Don is truly a wonderful rat vet! I did not have a chance to speak with him prior to the operation so I was not able to request to have her spayed (I was hoping that since the tumor was on her abdomen that he would be able to spay her while she was under and since he was already operating in that area). Her tumor was smaller than Aniston's however I think the lack of hair made it appear larger than it really was. Her post-op instructions are like that of Aniston's- no exercise for a week so she will be staying in a single cage by herself for a bit to ensure that she takes it easy while she heals.

Aniston's surgical site has closed up and is looking much better this morning. I do not feel a returning vet visit is needed. She did a fine job cleaning it up herself!

Aniston's surgical site opened up- not sure if she pulled a stitch or if a cage mate did... Anyhow, she is confined to the post op cage I set up, alone, until it gets better. It's not dripping blood and it doesn't seem to bother her- she is still eating and active, although she does lick it from time to time. Used liquid bandage and pressure to hold it close and to stop further bleeding.

Aniston's surgery went very very well! Dr Don is amazing! No exercise for a week post op. I will be keeping her in separate cage to avoid any cage mates from grooming her stitches out. They are to dissolve on their own. Dr Don said she wouldn't need any pain medication or antibiotics as he gave her some already. That concerns me, as I am so used to dogs and cats requiring SOMETHING after surgery, but he is the expert and a very much respected and highly recommended rat vet!