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Swollen nipple
- Thread starter Sintheya
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Hi
Please have her vet checked promptly for either an infection or - if there is a lump underneath the nipple - for a potential mammary tumour. They can be benign or malign but they since they never stop growing, they will require a removal operation.
I am very sorry; but this needs to be taken seriously. Have you also checked her genitalia for any potential swelling/feeling hot to the touch in case it is an infection of the reproductive tract/womb (pyometra)?
This guide here will explain more:
Wheekallweek
Adult Guinea Pig
I agree. Definitely a vet visit in order ASAP!
Good luck - I hope it's nothing serious
Good luck - I hope it's nothing serious
Sintheya
Junior Guinea Pig
I checked her genitalia it's ok not swollen or feeling hot . And there is no lump I mean I can't feel anything there . Just the nipple is a little bit hard and swollen . Please Pray for her I'll take her to the vet .Hi
Please have her vet checked promptly for either an infection or - if there is a lump underneath the nipple - for a potential mammary tumour. They can be benign or malign but they since they never stop growing, they will require a removal operation.
I am very sorry; but this needs to be taken seriously. Have you also checked her genitalia for any potential swelling/feeling hot to the touch in case it is an infection of the reproductive tract/womb (pyometra)?
This guide here will explain more:
Fingers firmly crossed that it is just a local infection that can hopefully be cleared with an antibiotic.
Good luck at the vets.
Sintheya
Junior Guinea Pig
I manged to take an appointment after 2 days . Is there anything I can do to keep her comfortable?
Just check her daily for self-biting (pain) or any abrasions. All the best. See the vet sooner as an emergency if she suddenly stops eating and looks off.
Sintheya
Junior Guinea Pig
Thank you very much . I had one last inquiry. Could it be abscess? It looks like there is puss inside
You have to ask that to the vet. Without access your piggy it's not something we can answer but pus is pointing towards an infection of some sort or other (an abscess is an encapsulated infection). At least it sounds local and not like a mammary tumour or pyometra, which are the two big ones to worry about. .
Wheekallweek
Adult Guinea Pig
Good job getting her a vets appointment! Hope it's nothing serious 