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Lort Smith rat patient brain tumor eye removed
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Exotic Pets

At Lort Smith we treat a range of animals. Any species that is not a dog or cat is classified as ‘exotic’. Our highly skilled vet team include Unusual Pet and Wildlife veterinarians, as well as those with a professional interest in this area.

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Unicorn, named by his little human sibling, is a four-year-old brown rat. This magical little fellow came to Lort Smith with a bulging eye, lethargy and a loss of appetite.

It turned out that Unicorn had a brain tumour! Fortunately Lort Smith has a highly experienced and well regarded unusual pets and wildlife vet on staff and Dr Tristan was able to remove the entire tumour, along with the right eye which it was connected to.

Unicorn recovered beautifully and was back to his usual affectionate self in no time. His doting carers and plethora of other household pets played an integral role in his healing process.

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