Strange tuft of fur near back leg?

[Covaya]

Our female guinea pig Flequita is a little over a year old. In the past week, we noticed that her fur seemed to be tufted or sticking out above her back left leg. She doesn't love being touched in that area, so it's hard to feel for any lump, but it does seem like there's something there (although it could just be the tufted fur itself).

We took her to a vet yesterday that specializes in exotic animals - they felt around pretty extensively and said they didn't feel anything but did see the hair sticking out like we said. They said we could do an imaging test but didn't really push the idea (especially since they didn't feel anything notable).

She seems totally normal otherwise - hungry as ever, active, pooping normally, etc.

What could this be? Should we try to get a second opinion? Is there anything we should be watching for?

 

[Covaya]

I uploaded a video to Send Space - all the other options for adding an image or media say I need a URL rather than uploading an actual file?

I also put a link here for the video in google photos

 

[BossHogg]

Hiya, I've removed the video links for forum safety, to upload your image, click on attach files, browse to the photo location, select photo and click on open, then hit reply, that will add the photo to your post.

 

[Covaya]

Thank you - I have now attached a short video and two photos that show this fur lump. Sorry for not seeing the "attach files" button before!

 

[Claire W]

Does it feel mattered at all? If the vet can’t feel any lumps, perhaps it’s just the way her fur has grown? Apart from a mat of fur, I can’t think of any medical reason for the tuft

 

[weepweeps]

If the vet can’t find anything I would assume she is ok and it’s just the way her fur falls.