I don't know what to do about this lump :(

[ChesterThePig]

Hi everyone,
I feel like I post about this lump a lot on here.. sorry! But I am worried about my little piggy's lump on his right back side. I included some pictures; if anyone has any advice as to what to do (besides go to a vet :/ ) that would be greatly appreciated. He keeps biting at this spot and has created a bald spot. It really hurts him when I touch it. And it is sort of squishy too.

 

[Siikibam]

No advise from me I’m afraid. Have you managed to book an appointment?

 

[Lady Kelly]

Please can you keep all posts about the same medical problem to one thread as it helps us to see what you have been advised already and what action has been taken.

Unfortunately it sounds like the lump is causing discomfort and there is nothing you can do other than visit a vet for diagnosis and appropriate treatment

 

[i<3piggys]

i found this on other posts with a similar question maybe it can help. below are quotes

(If the lump is soft and squishy, it could be a lipoma (fatty tumor, benign). Sebaceous cysts are usually a little firmer. You may be able to get some of the cyst material out if you squeeze it gently, but be sure it's GENTLY. If nothing comes out, don't keep fooling with it. More dangerous tumors are usually (but not always) firmly attached. Lumps from infections may be painful to the pig if you move them.

It certainly doesn't sound like an emergency, unless it starts growing quickly. And if it doesn't grow at all, I'd just watch it and wait. But if it is growing, a vet visit is in order at some point. )

(Just thought I would mention it the lump could also be an abscess, they are quite hard and can be moved with the skin but have no opening and will not produce anything if squeezed (other possibilities were mentioned by bpatters). I would consider any lump over the size of 2cm vet visit worthy, but if it is smaller than that just wait and observe )

 

[i<3piggys]

i found this on other posts with a similar question maybe it can help. below are quotes

(If the lump is soft and squishy, it could be a lipoma (fatty tumor, benign). Sebaceous cysts are usually a little firmer. You may be able to get some of the cyst material out if you squeeze it gently, but be sure it's GENTLY. If nothing comes out, don't keep fooling with it. More dangerous tumors are usually (but not always) firmly attached. Lumps from infections may be painful to the pig if you move them.

It certainly doesn't sound like an emergency, unless it starts growing quickly. And if it doesn't grow at all, I'd just watch it and wait. But if it is growing, a vet visit is in order at some point. )

(Just thought I would mention it the lump could also be an abscess, they are quite hard and can be moved with the skin but have no opening and will not produce anything if squeezed (other possibilities were mentioned by bpatters). I would consider any lump over the size of 2cm vet visit worthy, but if it is smaller than that just wait and observe )

does it have any fluids leaking from it?

 

[Wiebke]

Hi everyone,
I feel like I post about this lump a lot on here.. sorry! But I am worried about my little piggy's lump on his right back side. I included some pictures; if anyone has any advice as to what to do (besides go to a vet :/ ) that would be greatly appreciated. He keeps biting at this spot and has created a bald spot. It really hurts him when I touch it. And it is sort of squishy too.
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Hi! Please have the lump checked. With luck it is just a harmless, if large sebacious cyst that only needs removing if it bursts and that can otherwise be left.
But it could also be an abscess or tumor; only a hands-on vet examination can tell.

Guinea Lynx :: Lumps
Veterinarians: Illinois - Guinea Lynx Records

 

[Merab]

Hope a vet can reassure you and deal easily with the lump