Sebaceous cyst

[Freda Boys]

I have taken my boar to the vet for a sebaceous cyst near his grease gland.
He says it needs surgically removing or it will keep coming back. It's the size of a hazelnut.
It's going to cost £250. Is this about right?

 

[Claire W]

Could you shop around for different prices? Is your vet cavy savvy? I pay around £100 for a lump removal

 

[pig in the city]

I have taken my boar to the vet for a sebaceous cyst near his grease gland.
He says it needs surgically removing or it will keep coming back. It's the size of a hazelnut.
It's going to cost £250. Is this about right?

That sounds a bit excessive, it's a simple procedure usually. I would ask around, but make sure the vets are experienced in giving anaesthesia to piggies

 

[Freda Boys]

Thanks for that...I'll ask advice from another vet practice.

 

[Jess565]

Our new piggy Maurice had a cyst removed at the start of December, our vets is known to be quite pricy and that came to £130 the first time then X that by 3 because he kept pulling his stitches out we are lucky to have beans to eat this January lol

 

[Freda Boys]

Our new piggy Maurice had a cyst removed at the start of December, our vets is known to be quite pricy and that came to £130 the first time then X that by 3 because he kept pulling his stitches out we are lucky to have beans to eat this January lol

Oh no! I hadn't envisaged any of this when we adopted Eric...he has a friend that lives with him as well. My pension better come soon ...my grandson loves them both.

 

[Freda Boys]

Oh no! I hadn't envisaged any of this when we adopted Eric...he has a friend that lives with him as well. My pension better come soon ...my grandson loves them both.

Thank you for writing this.