Mammary gland tumor in male

[Piggydreams]

We just took my male guinea pig (2 years old) to the vet and found out he has a tumor on his right mammary gland. The vet said it's most likely benign and he prescribed medicines for 3 weeks and see if it will reduce else he'll proceed with surgery.

This is my first guinea pig who's had this problem. What can I expect in the next few weeks? Other than the eating and activity are there any signs I should watch out for? Is there anything I can help to help him in the recovery process?

 

[Qualcast&Flymo]

I'm sorry your piggy has a timour, I hope that your vet is right that it is benign.
I had a piggy (a sow) who developed a mammary lump. My local vet assumed it was a tumour and that there was nothing that could be done. I took her to a more specialist vet, who disagreed, and the lump was surgically removed. I had the lump checked and it turned out not to be a tumour but a different sort of benign growth.

I don't know what is likely to happen for your piggy, but I expect the mass will continue to grow. I don't know if medication can reduce them - what medication has he been given?

Sending your boy lots of healing vibes

 

[Bill & Ted]

My Bill had a mammary tumour. he was operation on that day and had no further issues. Good luck I hope it’s benign These tumours can grow and grow so it’s best to have them removed if at all possible

 

[weepweeps]

I hope the medication works. If not good luck with the surgery.

 

[Wheekallweek]

Eric had a mammary tumour - he had it removed and did fabulously

 

[Wiebke]

Hi

Mammary tumours generally need removal as they continue to grow to enormous size if left. The majority is benign and the surgery has generally a good success rate.

Guinea Lynx :: Mammary Tumor
Tips For Post-operative Care

All the best.

 

[Ktuck2]

Hi

Mammary tumours generally need removal as they continue to grow to enormous size if left. The majority is benign and the surgery has generally a good success rate.

Guinea Lynx :: Mammary Tumor
Tips For Post-operative Care

All the best.

Have you had experience with older guinea pigs having the removal surgery? I am going through this now with my 8 year old boar.

 

[Wiebke]

Have you had experience with older guinea pigs having the removal surgery? I am going through this now with my 8 year old boar.

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