Cyst?

[MartinW]

Hi guys. I need help, my pig had a ,, grow,, on the end of back it's under skin (skin don't change colour) soft ,, liquidy" in touch Pysiek don't react like that is painful. He eats play as normal didn't change his behaviour since having it. We went to vet he got antybiotix seems grow didn't grow bigger for some time but not despair. Vet take sample and didn't come back to me like it's something dengerus. Since then this grow change size and I guess can be discomforting (but not painful) I asked about removing it option but he said puting guinea pig under anastasy can be risky, do you think it's can be done under acute anastasy and suck it out whatever liquid is inside?
Regards Martin

 

[Wiebke]

Hi guys. I need help, my pig had a ,, grow,, on the end of back it's under skin (skin don't change colour) soft ,, liquidy" in touch Pysiek don't react like that is painful. He eats play as normal didn't change his behaviour since having it. We went to vet he got antybiotix seems grow didn't grow bigger for some time but not despair. Vet take sample and didn't come back to me like it's something dengerus. Since then this grow change size and I guess can be discomforting (but not painful) I asked about removing it option but he said puting guinea pig under anastasy can be risky, do you think it's can be done under acute anastasy and suck it out whatever liquid is inside?
Regards Martin

Hi and welcome

Without knowing what the lump in question is exactly, how large and where exactly it is located, we cannot comment on what is best done, Any lump needs to be seen in a hands-on examination as there are is quite a variety of them around. This is one of the limitations of an online place like our forum.

I would recommend you to see a vet who is more experienced with guinea pigs and more confident on operating/dealing with lumps of all kinds. A vet appointment with a specialist vet outside your area does count as essential travel during lockdown; it in the spring and does now. You are always within your rights to get a seond opinion; especially in an are where the first vet is not very confident. Any drained cysts will refill again, so this is not a long term solution.
Here is our recommended vets locator to find one within your reach: Vet Locator
Accessing veterinary care during coronavirus/Covid-19 lockdown

PS: An operation with a vet experienced with guinea pigs and/or small animals (exotics, as which guinea pigs are classed as) has a much higher chance of running without problems. Overall, we have seen a massive improvement in the operation success rate as they have become much more common and there is therefore more experience, practice and confidence around. But I would strongly recommend not to use a vet who is not confident and happy to perform an operation on a guinea pig unless there is absolutely no alternative.
Tips For Post-operative Care

 

[MartinW]

Hi and welcome

Without knowing what the lump in question is exactly, how large and where exactly it is located, we cannot comment on what is best done, Any lump needs to be seen in a hands-on examination as there are is quite a variety of them around. This is one of the limitations of an online place like our forum.

I would recommend you to see vet who is more experienced with guinea pigs and more confident on operating/dealing with lumps of all kinds. A vet appointment with a specialist vet outside your area does count as essential travel. You are always within your rights to get a seond opinion; especially in an are where the first vet is not very confident.
Here is our recommended vets locator to find one within your reach: Vet Locator
Accessing veterinary care during coronavirus/Covid-19 lockdown

Thank you. It's on very end of back near glands. Yes I did expect exact answer just was wondering what I can do more counting on yours advice. And I guess you have right that more knowledgeable vet will be definitely good next step.

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum.
I agree with @Wiebke that seeing a vet who has experience with guinea pigs makes a difference. There’s a few of us here who live in Wirral.
I go to Irby Vets and have been very happy with them so far.
There’s also Hoylake vets on Birkenhead Road who are on the recommended list.
@rhymer isn’t too far from you either in Wallasey and may be able to suggest someone else.

Hope you can find a vet who knows guinea pigs and can help you.

Yes - anaesthetic is risky but with a vet who is confident not necessarily dangerous.
Let us know how you get on.

 

[MartinW]

Welcome to the forum.
I agree with @Wiebke that seeing a vet who has experience with guinea pigs makes a difference. There’s a few of us here who live in Wirral.
I go to Irby Vets and have been very happy with them so far.
There’s also Hoylake vets on Birkenhead Road who are on the recommended list.
@rhymer isn’t too far from you either in Wallasey and may be able to suggest someone else.

Hope you can find a vet who knows guinea pigs and can help you.

Yes - anaesthetic is risky but with a vet who is confident not necessarily dangerous.
Let us know how you get on.

Oh thank you guys a lot. Really really appreciate it.

 

[MartinW]

Hi and welcome

Without knowing what the lump in question is exactly, how large and where exactly it is located, we cannot comment on what is best done, Any lump needs to be seen in a hands-on examination as there are is quite a variety of them around. This is one of the limitations of an online place like our forum.

I would recommend you to see a vet who is more experienced with guinea pigs and more confident on operating/dealing with lumps of all kinds. A vet appointment with a specialist vet outside your area does count as essential travel during lockdown; it in the spring and does now. You are always within your rights to get a seond opinion; especially in an are where the first vet is not very confident. Any drained cysts will refill again, so this is not a long term solution.
Here is our recommended vets locator to find one within your reach: Vet Locator
Accessing veterinary care during coronavirus/Covid-19 lockdown

PS: An operation with a vet experienced with guinea pigs and/or small animals (exotics, as which guinea pigs are classed as) has a much higher chance of running without problems. Overall, we have seen a massive improvement in the operation success rate as they have become much more common and there is therefore more experience, practice and confidence around. But I would strongly recommend not to use a vet who is not confident and happy to perform an operation on a guinea pig unless there is absolutely no alternative.
Tips For Post-operative Care

Definitely. Thank you. I Always going to that one vet ,,Birkenhead Veterinary Clinic,, to health check and lately with that lump, never complained they great guys but maybe not experienced with guinea pigs. Thank you for your advice.

 

[MartinW]

Welcome to the forum.
I agree with @Wiebke that seeing a vet who has experience with guinea pigs makes a difference. There’s a few of us here who live in Wirral.
I go to Irby Vets and have been very happy with them so far.
There’s also Hoylake vets on Birkenhead Road who are on the recommended list.
@rhymer isn’t too far from you either in Wallasey and may be able to suggest someone else.

Hope you can find a vet who knows guinea pigs and can help you.

Yes - anaesthetic is risky but with a vet who is confident not necessarily dangerous.
Let us know how you get on.

I will, thank you guys.

 

[rhymer]

I agree with the others. Seeing a piggy savvy vet does make all the difference.
Often worth a little bit of a travel.
The piggy vet I used as moved, so either of the 2 vets mentioned might be best.
I have registered mine with Hoylake.
Good luck and let us know how you get on.x