Small lump near testicle

[miloandhugo]

Hi all I was hoping for some guidance,
I’ve noticed today that my boar has a small (size of a jelly bean) hard moveable lump about an inch above his testicle, near his stomach. He’s eating normally, drinking normally and as far as I’m aware, going to the toilet as normal. I’m going to call my vet tomorrow morning to ask for him to have a look but to save me panicking all night, does anyone have any idea of what this might be? He’s otherwise healthy with no issues, and he is behaving as normal!
thank you

 

[Wiebke]

Hi all I was hoping for some guidance,
I’ve noticed today that my boar has a small (size of a jelly bean) hard moveable lump about an inch above his testicle, near his stomach. He’s eating normally, drinking normally and as far as I’m aware, going to the toilet as normal. I’m going to call my vet tomorrow morning to ask for him to have a look but to save me panicking all night, does anyone have any idea of what this might be? He’s otherwise healthy with no issues, and he is behaving as normal!
thank you

Hi!

Please take a deep breath!

Lumps are very common in guinea pigs, especially as they get older. some piggies with a genetic disposition are 'lumpier' than others. Thankfully the majority are harmless sebaceous cysts or fatty lumps (lipomas). Most lumps sitting loosely in the skin are harmless sebaceous cysts or fatty lumps but since we can only guess and not check ourselves, a hands-on vet examination is recommended. It could be something else, like an abscess etc. Please make sure that the lump is not located under a nipple (boars have mammary tumors as often as sows).

Unless the lump continues to grow very quickly, it is however something that you can have seen at your own convenience during regular opening hours on a non-urgent basis.

Any otherwise harmless lumps in awkward places where they could impact on mobility or on sensitive organs or cause discomfort should be seen sooner and their operative removal discussed. Otherwise, a vet would generally prefer to just keep them under observation.

PS: My Llawen has developed a sebaceous cyst on her ankle, right next to the Achilles tendon which my vet is for obvious reasons not keen on operating; especially as it is currently not impacting on her mobility and she is no longer young but it was a discussion that I needed to have.

 

[miloandhugo]

Hi!

Please take a deep breath!

Lumps are very common in guinea pigs, especially as they get older. some piggies with a genetic disposition are 'lumpier' than others. Thankfully the majority are harmless sebaceous cysts or fatty lumps (lipomas). Most lumps sitting loosely in the skin are harmless sebaceous cysts or fatty lumps but since we can only guess and not check ourselves, a hands-on vet examination is recommended. It could be something else, like an abscess etc. Please make sure that the lump is not located under a nipple (boars have mammary tumors as often as sows).

Unless the lump continues to grow very quickly, it is however something that you can have seen at your own convenience during regular opening hours on a non-urgent basis.

Any otherwise harmless lumps in awkward places where they could impact on mobility or on sensitive organs or cause discomfort should be seen sooner and their operative removal discussed. Otherwise, a vet would generally prefer to just keep them under observation.

PS: My Llawen has developed a sebaceous cyst on her ankle, right next to the Achilles tendon which my vet is for obvious reasons not keen on operating; especially as it is currently not impacting on her mobility and she is no longer young but it was a discussion that I needed to have.

Thank you! He is booked in for this evening with our vet so fingers crossed everything is ok. It does seem to be near his mammary gland which is concerning but I’m trying not to panic until he gets seen. It’s not grown since last night so hopefully it’s nothing to worry about. Thank you for your help!

 

[Claire W]

Good that you have him booked in at the vets. Hopefully it’s just a fatty lump or cyst

 

[miloandhugo]

The vet took a sample and is pretty certain that it is a cyst! What a relief. Just need to keep an eye on it for a while. Thank you all for your help again!