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Growth On Nose :(

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SamChamp

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My approx 2yr old rescue (had him since Apr) has a growth on the ridge of his nose that first appeared approx 5 weeks ago, it was small for a while so assumed it was a wart,but it has grown since, he is healthy/active/eating/drinking etc.
I took him to my local vets today to have it checked out, the vet advised to have it removed and tested ASAP before it grows anymore, and to find out what it is, the vet hadn't seen a growth like it before:/ All this for an approx ball park figure of £255!! I left confused, concerned and very unsure about what to do as well as how will I tell my husband how much we will have to spend on this little fella. I said I needed a few days to consider my options. I used these vets with my dog and they were always did the best by her, he didn't feel my with guinea savvy knowledge though.

Option 1: Go ahead with this vet, stomach the cost and hope for the best.
Option 2: Seek a second opinion from an unknown source.
Option 3: continue to monitor the growth and deal with the outcomes afterall he is a happy healthy chappy and he doesn't seem bothered by it (hmm not convinced this is an option really).

What would you do?

Kookie is my first guinea pig and I really want to do the best for him, he and his lady friend give us such joy.

Any advice, experiance, tips welcomed.

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Hi! Could you please take a picture of the growth? How quickly is it growing?

Depending on where it is located, it can be a rather fiddly and tricky op, which is reflected in the price. You can find photo guides either in our tutorial video section on the top bar or at the top of the photo section.
We also have got a piggy savvy vet locator in the top bar, but prices may not be lower. Vet cost have really skyrocketed over the past few years!

You may also want to consider exotic pets insurance for your piggies (that is what they are classed at).
 
Hi!

Thank you for your comments.
Not the best photo, I'll try to get a better one tomorrow, this one was taken a few weeks ago.
I'll take a look at what you suggested, yes I should of seeked the insurance before I took him to the vets today, doh! I

I have just been made aware of the Cambridge Cavy Trust, I intend on giving them a call tomorrow for advice on a local cavy vet.
 

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A little update.
I took my boy to another vet today, a specialist in skin conditions in small animals. Low and behold my piggie has a wart! No traumatic surgery required and no £255 vet bill to cover. Also the consultation was only £15 as opposed to the £25 I paid the other yesterday.
Just goes to show you should always go with your instinct, if in doubt seek another opinion.

Feeling happy for my little man Kookie. :) :) :)
 
That's good news! Good job you trusted your instincts and he didn't have surgery when it wasn't needed! He's a handsome boy even with a wart;)
 
Unbelievable what a wrong diagnosis can make you pay!

Glad it's just a wart :D
 
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