Mysterious Marks

[Samantha Levy]

I have 2 Male guinea pigs and we were just checking one to make sure he doesnt have any bumps. And as we were checking him (Charlie) and we found these 2 marks next to his back legs. Does anyone know what these are?

 

[DMS260820]

Nipples they all have them

 

[Nick G]

They are his nipples. Males also have them, my males look pretty similar to yours, nothing to worry about :0)

 

[Livia Rabideau]

Nipples. I freaked out the first time I saw them. Same with the grease gland

 

[DMS260820]

Its normal too to have a darker one and a lighter one

 

[Wiebke]

I have 2 Male guinea pigs and we were just checking one to make sure he doesnt have any bumps. And as we were checking him (Charlie) and we found these 2 marks next to his back legs. Does anyone know what these are?View attachment 96208View attachment 96209

Hi! Boars have nipples, too, the same as human men!

You may find these two guides here helpful as they talk you through a guinea pig body and help new owners learn what is normal and what not:
Sexing Guide
Guinea pig body quirks

Here is our complete new owners' help and information collection. We are addressing all the areas that new owners have the most questions and worries about. Getting Started - New Owners' Most Helpful Guides

 

[VickiA]

This are definitely nipples. And if you look closely you may see a belly button, too. Many of us have been startled by finding these for the first time