Guinea pig cyst

[Avispon]

Hi, I’m new here. I just took my Guinea pig to the vet by luck because my parents don’t really like taking me to the vet for her. but it’s confirmed my Guinea pig had, or has, a cyst. He told me to squeeze it out whenever it gets big. Is that good advice? I don’t know I just thought he would do it/ get rid of it. It also makes a very strong smell. What should I do? I’m mostly scared to go back because I don’t want my parents getting mad at me

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

Is this a sebaceous cyst or an abscess? An abscess produces an awful smell.

A cyst will continue to refill if it isn’t removed. An abscess requires draining or surgery to have the capsule removed. They also must have antibiotic treatment and painkillers.

It sounds like your piggy needs go to a knowledgeable vet to have this properly assessed and treated.

Thread 'Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment'

Mar 14, 2019

1 Statement
2 Emergency assessment and accessing vets
- How urgent is my guinea pig's problem?
- Finding an emergency vet
- Seeing a vet not familiar with guinea pigs (including lists of safe and dangerous medications)
3 First Aid care and easily available products
- General 'always have at home' stuff and comfort measures for very ill guinea pigs
- Improvising support feed; recovery formulas...

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[Avispon]

I’m not sure. That’s all the info they gave. But by the info you gave it could be an “abscess” it does make a stinky smell. It was the only vet in the area I can reach aswell