Context: My pet has a tumor.
Speaker 1: The other day I noticed my pet has a growth on her lower belly. I fear it may be a tumor.
Speaker 2: What kind of pet is it? Hope your animal is okay!
Speaker 1: She's a rat, so her body is very frail. I'm sad that she likely will not make it. She's been with me through thick and thin.
Speaker 2: I heard rats make awesome pets, I'm so sorry! Is your rat in pain?