female rat -tumor?

Question
My daugher has 2 oneyr old female rats, and they live in thesame cage and get along fine-have always seemed very healthy and alert.  Today, while playing with one of them , my daughter noticed a large pea-sized protrusion from her vagina-the rat's- and a tiny amount of blood. It doesn't seem to bother her at all, but my 20 yr old daughter is distraught.  Any ideas?  We really appreciate your help.


Answer
It could be a uterine tumor or it could (and most likely is) a prolapsed uterus or something related to a uterine infection causing her uterus to prolapse. There is absolutely nothing that I personally can suggest other than take her to the vet IMMEDIATELY to find out. This could be very serious and unfortunately very dire if not taken care of.

Good luck.