Lady Kelly
Senior Guinea Pig
Bit of background... Peter is at least 5 years old neutered male living with his 2 remaining wives after Bea's passing. Around a year-2 years ago I noticed he had a couple of lumps and the vets operated after biopsy proved inconclusive. When the vet went in she found literally tons of tiny little lumps across his chest, she removed the biggest and a small one thinking that he had cancer and was preparing me for the worst. However, turned out he was full of fat lumps and we were told they would continue to grow but to keep an eye on him.
Poor Peter is a bit misshapen these days thanks to one on his side near his back right leg and one at the top of the back right leg joint and more recently he seems a bit jumpy when he walks (the one on his side has gotten rather large again). Today I noticed he was overly grooming himself so have got him out for a check over and he has barbered the hair around the side lump, he hasn't damaged the skin at all but my concern is that it is bothering him.
Given the sheer number and spread of the lumps, and the fact that it took him over a month to get back to his usual self after the last operation (not to mention he's getting on in years now) I'm quite reluctant to consider any further operations as I don't think it's fair on him. He seems happy enough in himself, his appetite, his weight and general attitude seems absolutely normal! I wondered if anyone had experience in this area and knew anymore about what the options are? Is the barbering a sign of discomfort?
Poor Peter is a bit misshapen these days thanks to one on his side near his back right leg and one at the top of the back right leg joint and more recently he seems a bit jumpy when he walks (the one on his side has gotten rather large again). Today I noticed he was overly grooming himself so have got him out for a check over and he has barbered the hair around the side lump, he hasn't damaged the skin at all but my concern is that it is bothering him.
Given the sheer number and spread of the lumps, and the fact that it took him over a month to get back to his usual self after the last operation (not to mention he's getting on in years now) I'm quite reluctant to consider any further operations as I don't think it's fair on him. He seems happy enough in himself, his appetite, his weight and general attitude seems absolutely normal! I wondered if anyone had experience in this area and knew anymore about what the options are? Is the barbering a sign of discomfort?