Guinea Pig Lump

[lillypiggy1982]

Hi,
Yesterday when I went to get my 5 year old GP (Gertrude) out, I noticed she has a bit-smaller than a grape sized lump close to her nipple. When I very lightly squeezed it, she didn't seem bothered at all. She's been herself since yesterday and I'm going to get her to the vets ASAP, but I'm worried that she can't have surgery because of her age. Her dad however, had one which looked the same for the last 3 years of his life and didn't seem to bother him. I don't think it's attached, but it feels like a root? It's hard to explain. What are your recommendations? I'm so worried

 

[lillypiggy1982]

Also the vets where I live aren't normally the best in GP's, however the new vet was very well with my last piggy.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi,
Yesterday when I went to get my 5 year old GP (Gertrude) out, I noticed she has a bit-smaller than a grape sized lump close to her nipple. When I very lightly squeezed it, she didn't seem bothered at all. She's been herself since yesterday and I'm going to get her to the vets ASAP, but I'm worried that she can't have surgery because of her age. Her dad however, had one which looked the same for the last 3 years of his life and didn't seem to bother him. I don't think it's attached, but it feels like a root? It's hard to explain. What are your recommendations? I'm so worried

Please see your vet during regular opening hours and what he says unless the lump is blowing up in a matter of hours.

It depends on the nature of the lump in question. Some lumps can be left alone under observation. But all we can do is guess as much as you at this stage.

PS: My 6 year old Tesni needed to have an infected cyst removed this year in May; the cyst was rather close to her genitalia. She has made a full and quick recovery.

 

[lillypiggy1982]

Please see your vet during regular opening hours and what he says unless the lump is blowing up in a matter of hours.

It depends on the nature of the lump in question. Some lumps can be left alone under observation. But all we can do is guess as much as you at this stage.

PS: My 6 year old Tesni needed to have an infected cyst removed this year in May; the cyst was rather close to her genitalia. She has made a full and quick recovery.
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Thank you for the reassurance, I hope she will be okay. She's been eating like normal, greedy piggy

 

[Wheekallweek]

Eating like normal is always a good sign!

 

[lillypiggy1982]

UPDATE: I've just checked Gertrude over again, and the lump seems to be smaller. However, I've found another one in the exactly place, on the right side of her body. She's still acting normal, licking my nose, eating away. Hopefully will get her to the vets this week. I have a feeling it's
mammary tumours?

 

[Katiedid]

I wouldn't panic, really I wouldn't, nipple lumps can also be a sign of ovarian cysts (I have one with mamary lumps and I was told this when I took her to the vets). It could be anything and indeed may very well be nothing to worry about, speak to your vet and see what they say.

 

[lillypiggy1982]

I wouldn't panic, really I wouldn't, nipple lumps can also be a sign of ovarian cysts (I have one with mamary lumps and I was told this when I took her to the vets). It could be anything and indeed may very well be nothing to worry about, speak to your vet and see what they say.

I'm going to get her booked in today, they haven't grown since I found them, which could be a good sign?

 

[gizzy]

UPDATE: I've just checked Gertrude over again, and the lump seems to be smaller. However, I've found another one in the exactly place, on the right side of her body. She's still acting normal, licking my nose, eating away. Hopefully will get her to the vets this week. I have a feeling it's
mammary tumours?

If it dos turn out to be a mamary tuma, Might be worth asking your vet lf a mamary strip would be wise!
A mam strip the vet removes ( strips ) the whole mamary gland! This elimats any further reactance

 

[lillypiggy1982]

If it dos turn out to be a mamary tuma, Might be worth asking your vet lf a mamary strip would be wise!
A mam strip the vet removes ( strips ) the whole mamary gland! This elimats any further reactance

Is she not too old for that?

 

[gizzy]

To old for the op, yes she is rather old for surgery, but if it is a tuma and it is fast growing, then an opp may be the best option!
Is she to old for mamary tuma, no as long as the mamery gland is there a tuma is always possible! !

If she were my pig! If the lump is not growing, or is growing slowly, and is not bothering her l would leave well enough alone ! But I would always be guided my my vet

 

[Tiamolly123]

Check with the vet, as Wiebke says older piggies than yours have had ops & been fine, just be guided by the vet.

 

[lillypiggy1982]

Hi all,
Went to vets yesterday and he isn't sure what the lump is he thinks it's most likely a fatty lump, but she's going back next week. Since I found it nearly a week ago she's still herself, we're currently having cuddles while watching corrie!