Crusty, swollen labia on female guinea pig

[demudann]

Hi,
One of my female guinea pigs has just started showing a swollen labia with white-ish crusting around it.

What are my options here as she's a year old and not had health problems before? Is this something to be worried about? She still seems her usual chirpy self and has been drinking and eating as normal, and there's no sign of pain when I touch the area.

Really appreciate any help with this.

 

[Claire W]

Hello and welcome. Personally I would have her checked by a vet as it could be a number of things

 

[Piggies&buns]

Please do have her seen by a vet

 

[PigglePuggle]

Any changes to the genitalia do need a vet check, really it could be anything from a minor urine infection to something cancerous in her lady bits- only a vet can say for sure and for most health issues then sooner checked, easier dealt with.
Let us know how you get on at the vet x

 

[demudann]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'll call the vets now and try and get an appointment. On the plus side she seems happy enough and not in pain so hopefully nothing too bad.

Thank you

 

[Betsy]

Let us know what the vet says.