Before i start I AM TAKING MY GP TO THE VET ON MONDAY so no smart @rse answers about taking him to the vet!!
My 1st guinea pig had a huge lump on his chest that grew VERY quickly. When we took him to the vet (about 3 years ago) they operated, said it was a tumour & that it was very likely to come back within 12 months. However, it still has not grown back. For some odd reason, my 2nd gp has now got the same thing. It started off as a double chin (all 6 of my gps get this through summer when they have lots of grass to eat!) but in as little as 7 days it is HUGE! I am so embarrassed that i did not notice it sooner, but he is in no apparent pain, is eating well, and is very energetic (they are not v. tame so i only get to give them a once over every few days or so).
So, are these lumps common, what could they be? The first gps lump was grey and mushroom like where it had sprouted very quickly. The lump feels quite small & hard but is surrounded by lots of fluid, there are no wounds..
2007-09-14 23:45:24 · 4 answers · asked by cuddlymummy 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I'm afraid tumours are quite common in small furries, as you're discovering. Hamsters, mice and rats also get them very commonly. It's great that your first guinea pig's tumour didn't reoccur.
It's also possible this could be an abscess - since it's by the folds of her neck it's possible that an infection could've set in between the folds. You wouldn't necessarily see or feel any wounds, infection can get in through a pin prick sized hole and cause swelling.
Tumours are not catching of course, if both your guineas have tumours it simply means you've had bad luck (or they have) - since tumours are not uncommon, it's not strange that both guineas might have them.
Chalice
2007-09-15 01:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be cancer again on this animal. Sometimes they can get flea bites, or nips off other animals which can become infected and cause absesses, which do need treatment. it isnt always possible to see an entry wound. But as your other guinea pig had a cancerous tumour, you do need to get this one tested as well, just to be on the safe side.
2007-09-19 06:50:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its quite common for guinea pigs. most fo the lumps found on them are abcesses. unfortuatly that wasn't the case for the 1st on. As for his buddy. you'll not know until the vet sees it. Good luck and I hope it's an abcess
2007-09-14 23:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by erika h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are nipples!
2007-09-15 04:49:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋