My rat has an ear lump. Could it be a tumor? Should I see a vet?

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My rat (male, about 18 months old) has a little lump on one of his ears which looks like a clump of fat and skin. Should I be worried? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 7 months old | 1.5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It appears to be a wart from the photo but rats tend to have a lot of tumor growth so I would suggest you take him to a vet for a checkup. They would be able to give you a better idea of what it is with an examination. I hope this helps! He's really adorable!

My rat has an ear lump. Could it be a tumor? Should I see a vet?

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