My pet guinea pig porky has a red bumpy ball on his belly it doesn't seem to bother him but im worried. Should i take Porky to the vet immediately or should I wait?
2007-12-06 12:50:25 · 11 answers · asked by Diana P 1 in Pets ➔ Rodents
This is probably a cyst or tumor. You will need to take Porky to a qualified exotics vet for diagnosis. You may possibly be able to find one near you by doing a search at this link:
http://www.aracnet.com/cgi-usr/seagull/vetfinder.cgi
Hope all turns out well.
2007-12-06 15:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by Justified 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I by no ability have. yet perhaps it is as a results of the fact i've got been possessing them for 13 years and comprehend the indications of something incorrect. Take to the vet if in any doubt - guinea pig no longer eating, hunched up in nook, crust around eyes/nostril and any bleeding. in case you may no longer cut back your guinea pig's claws by ability of your self I recommend a visit to the vet each 2 or 3 months.
2016-10-01 01:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ever suspect any illness, or notice health issues in a guinea pig you should never wait. They go down hill very fast and may pass away before you know it.
Porky needs to see an exotics veterinarian ASAP.
This website will help you for detecting signs of illness early. It's also the best care and emergency guide for guinea pigs on the internet.
www.guinealynx.com
2007-12-06 13:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by cavylover90 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you are ever unsure whether you need to take a pet to the vet then deep down you know the answer is yes. It could be nothing but then again if it is, it's always better to get things treated early, when illnesses are left then that's when vet bills get too expensive.
2007-12-07 08:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take him to a vet. Call your vet and get the earliest appointment you can. Bringing him in as an emergency can be costly and it doesn't seem like one to me. Be sure you are going to an exotics vet who knows guinea pigs. A dog/cat vet won't be enough.
2007-12-06 12:56:56 · answer #5 · answered by Kate M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
take it ot vet thats probably a tumor
they can remove that but it will cost u about 100-200$
if u cant afford that they will probably put ur piggie to sleep
2007-12-06 13:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by dAmIAnOO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a fatty tumor and if it is its harmless. Id keep an eye on it for a week and if it looks like it is getting bigger and/or darker then you should take him to the vet
2007-12-06 12:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by allen_smoak 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call the vet and schedule an appointment ASAP.
2007-12-06 13:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
take him to the vet NOW this is probably a cancer so take him to the vet
2007-12-06 20:03:07 · answer #9 · answered by guinea pigs are cool 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Get him checked out just to be sure
2007-12-06 13:20:28 · answer #10 · answered by K.c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋