Doughnut Has A Tiny, Black Lump Slightly Lower Than The Centre Of His Tummy (belly Button?)

[Ruby Inferno]

Yesterday whilst picking up Doughnut I felt a small lump on the middle of his tummy. Concerned, I spent several minutes parting fur out of the way where I could feel the lump (he's very fluffy so it took a while), which revealed a small black lump. Well I say lump, but it's slightly flat on the top. I'd say it's approximately a third of the size of a pea, a little flatter than a pea though.

Horizontally, it is central. Vertically, it's a little lower than the centre. I think it might be his belly button but I'm not sure. There is no hair loss on/around the black lump, hence why it was difficult to find. It doesn't look like a nipple.

Shall I take him to my vet?

He is only 14 months old. I am going to go and check if any of my other piggies have these...

 

[Wiebke]

Some piggies have more prominent belly buttons while others are virtually unnoticeable. Keep an eye on it and have it looked at next time you see a vet with him if there are no changes.

 

[Ruby Inferno]

I have just inspected his brother's tummy (much to his disapproval), he doesn't seem to have a lump there.

Doughnut's lump/belly button is not very noticeable, it took some persistence to find it. It hasn't changed since yesterday.

Would taking a picture and posting it help at all?

 

[Wiebke]

You can post a picture, but we cannot guarantee that we can say what it is. Please respect that.

 

[Ruby Inferno]

Of course I know there is never a guarantee for an accurate diagnosis for a photo on the internet, I was only suggesting I post a photo because the lump might be in the exact same spot as a belly button. As I have never seen a piggy belly button before, I wouldn't really know where a belly button would be on a piggy.

 

[biscandmatt]

i took eddie to the vets when i found a 'lump' around the same area. turned out it was his belly button so that was a relief. if you're unsure, get it checked out for peace of mind.

 

[Ruby Inferno]

Thanks. I will keep an eye on it, I think it's probably his belly button though.

 

[biscandmatt]

Thanks. I will keep an eye on it, I think it's probably his belly button though.

it does sound like eddie's did. i panicked when i found it because i didn't know about them!

 

[Ruby Inferno]

Haha I really overreacted yesterday when I discovered the lump. I was freaking out, scared he might have a tumour or something...

 

[biscandmatt]

Haha I really overreacted yesterday when I discovered the lump. I was freaking out, scared he might have a tumour or something...

that's the first thing i thought aswell. it's hard not to jump to the worst case scenerio isn't it. x

 

[Ruby Inferno]

Yeah, especially as I love my Doughnut so much. I know you shouldn't have a favourite, but he is the sweetest little thing. He's so cuddly and cute, always hides in my arm and starts quietly squeaking.

 

[biscandmatt]

Yeah, especially as I love my Doughnut so much. I know you shouldn't have a favourite, but he is the sweetest little thing. He's so cuddly and cute, always hides in my arm and starts quietly squeaking.

aw sweet piggy

 

[Ruby Inferno]

I know, he is so sweet! He also loves chin rubs. He has a very soft, fluffy chin.

 

[biscandmatt]

I know, he is so sweet! He also loves chin rubs. He has a very soft, fluffy chin.

my benjie is the only one who has ever loved chin rubs! i was cuddling him today and tickling his chin and he loved it. the others always used to look at me like i was a nutcase if i tried with them

 

[Ruby Inferno]

Haha yep, all 3 of my other piggies do the exact same. Doughnut is such a special little boy.

 

[biscandmatt]

Haha yep, all 3 of my other piggies do the exact same. Doughnut is such a special little boy.

glad it's not just me. thought i wasn't doing it right or something aw doughnut sounds like benjie actually. he's the sweetest natured little guy.

 

[Ruby Inferno]

Aww Benjie sounds lovely.

Sorry for late reply, went to give Doughnut a cuddle. He lives outdoors, doesn't stop me from going out to give him latenight cuddles. He did a wee on me but the cuddle was still worth it.