lillypiggy1982
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Was just having cuddles with Gertrude when I discovered this spot type lump on her backside! Anyone have any idea what this is?
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Help! - Small Bald Lump On Skin
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It is difficult to say; please have it vet checked. It may be a developing cyst; most likely a harmless sebaceous cyst. Please be aware that we cannot and are legally not allowed to diagnose just from a picture.
BonBon2010
Adult Guinea Pig
Truffles has one on her backside, just behind her hip. It's a solid lump, like a small marble
lillypiggy1982
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Did you go the vet about it?
BonBon2010
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Yes, it's a cyst. It's never changed in size or texture, in 2 years. Trouble with draining these is they can come back, and I don't want to put her under anesthetic. She's also lost all her belly fur (alopecia), but is other wise happy, bright, and is the boss pig - edited to add, she's had an x-ray which showed ovaries are normal
BonBon2010
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What Truffles looks like these days.. You can see the lump behind her hip
lillypiggy1982
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Awh, why did she loose her belly fur? Adorable piggy!
BonBon2010
Adult Guinea Pig
Don't know, but her hind legs and front half are well covered