Mammary tumors In other animals

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• Ferrets: Mammary tumors are uncommon in ferrets. Appearance has a tendency to be a tender, dark colored lump. Most appear to be benign and occur maximum often in neutered males. Surgery is recommended.

• Guinea pigs: Mammary tumors in guinea pigs occur in men and women. Most are benign, but 30% are adenocarcinomas. They usually do not metastasize, but competitive surgical treatment is vital to prevent recurrence.

• Hamsters and gerbils: Mammary tumors have a tendency to be benign in hamsters and malignant in gerbils.

• Hedgehogs: Mammary gland adenocarcinoma is the most not unusual tumor of the hedgehog.