My gerbil has a growing tumor. What are my options without surgery?

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my gerbil Saphira has a growing lump on her side(started in Feb. as a tiny bump and now is the size of a cherry tomato, seems to grow each month. I took her to a vet who said it was a mammary tumour and only surgery would help and it could grow back after. she is almost 3 so decided not to do surgery as there was a risk she wouldn't pull through. She is acting as if she doesn't even have a lump, moves well, eats and drinks on her own, how else can I help her? Pet's info: Small Animal | Gerbil | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 10 months old | 0.95 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately besides surgery, there is nothing you can do but monitor her quality of life. If Saphira reaches a point where she isn't eating or drinking, or has trouble moving, is losing weight, and/or is lethargic, I'd consider letting her go peacefully with the vet.

My gerbil has a growing tumor. What are my options without surgery?

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