Bump on guinea pig! please help

[MochaLocha]

So I only just noticed it as it came out of nowhere, is anyone able to determine what it is? I don't want another guinea pig dying of illness because he is 6 years old and will be very sensitive to things if its serious.

 

[Piggies&buns]

I’m afraid we can’t tell you what it is - any lumps do require a hands on vet check for diagnosis - abscesses, cysts etc occur and need to be checked out particularly if they are fast growing.
I hope your piggy is ok

 

[Winniepeg]

He does need a vet visit unfortunately. Hopefully it’s nothing of concern but it certainly needs checking. Good luck

 

[MochaLocha]

The only way I can kind of describe it is it looks kinda like a vein? If that makes sense? It doesn't look like something attached but it could be a bump or something under his skin I'm just hoping its nothing serious because I've already had 2 guinea pigs die last year.

 

[sport_billy]

The vet can check them over, lumps and bumps are it always sinister but ALWAYS require a check by a vet

 

[MochaLocha]

After looking into it more it could be a scab but that leaves more questions so I should get him into a vet to check it out

 

[Swissgreys]

After looking into it more it could be a scab but that leaves more questions so I should get him into a vet to check it out

Definitely get him along to a vet.
The good news is that guinea pigs get all sorts of funny lumps and bumps, and most of them are easily treated and nothing serious.
Hopefully this is the case with your boy.

 

[Merab]

Hope the lump is nothing serious.
Let us know how you get on at the Vet’s