lump like a big spot on back -advice

[bunny mad lisa]

hi all
Have checked in my book and it sounds like she has something called "broken back" but would like your opinions.

I noticed when grooming her this morning that on the centre of her back is a pea size lump with a head on it like a big spot. The lump is also bald and as she is a white guinea pig looks pink. I gave it a gentle squeeze and a thick yellowy substance came out but it did not smell like an abscess does. I have cleaned it with a saline solution.

Do you think it is broken back, which does say will heal on its own and i need to change her diet. i have noticed she has put on weight lately so i suspect she is eating too much of the the flaked peas. I have tried them on other foods but can't seem to get them to eat anything other than their muesli

any help or suggestions please?

 

[piggyfan]

The best thing you can do is to get her checked out by a vet in case she is in any pain.

 

[Vixxy]

Yes I agree! Best get her looked at just for peace of mind! You would never forgive yourself if it got worse or she was in pain! :{

 

[bunny mad lisa]

i plan to go on friday when my preferred vet is in but just wanted some advice in themaentime. She is fine in herself and eating and doing her normal things.

 

[Suzygpr]

'Broken back' is a name for a condition, usually due to pregnancy hormones, of hairloss in the centre back. Your pig sounds as though she has a sebaceous cyst from your description, so a vet check to confirm would be wise.

HTH

Suzy x

 

[Poppy'sMum]

Yes I agree with Suzy is sounds like a sebaceous cyst or follicular cyst :

http://www.guinealynx.info/forums/viewtopic.php?t=25794

Usually filled with gooey grey stuff or white as shown in that photo. best to get a vet to check first & they will advise how to deal with it

 

[bunny mad lisa]

thats very helpful thank you as i did think it could be that as have been doing a bit of reading.