Mysterious lump

[pringles]

Hello, I've just discovered a mysterious lump on my guinea pig. It is just off the centre of her back, it is pink with red scabbing around the edge & sensitive when touched. I've added some pics & would be grateful for any advice.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Any lump requires a hands on vet check for diagnosis and treatment, so please do have your piggy seen by a vet.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi

I would recommend that you see a vet for a potentially burst cyst? It somewhat hard to tell as the picture is not quite clear.

Unfortunately, we cannot diagnose just from a picture without a hands-on examination nor are we qualified to replace a vet.

 

[pringles]

Thank you, I'' have her straight into the vet on Monday

 

[Claire W]

As mentioned please have her seen by a vet to have any lumps and bumps properly diagnosed and the correct treatment given. It could be a burst cyst or abscess but that's just a guess. Please let us know what the vet says x

 

[pringles]

I took Adelaide to the vet yesterday, she had a reaction to an injection and nothing to worry about. Advice was to treat it with salt water twice a day, so it doesn't get infected.

 

[Piggies&buns]

I took Adelaide to the vet yesterday, she had a reaction to an injection and nothing to worry about. Advice was to treat it with salt water twice a day, so it doesn't get infected.

What injection did she have prior to the lump occurring?

 

[pringles]

It was an anaesthetic

 

[Merab]

Hope it’s all ok now

 

[Claire W]

I’m sorry she had a reaction but I’m glad it’s nothing to worry about

 

[weepweeps]

I’m glad the vet could reassure you.