What could this large lump on my guinea pigs thigh be?

[mabyyy]

My guinea pig has had this large, tumor-looking lump on his leg for a while. We haven't had the money to go to a vet yet, but hopefully we can soon. It's slightly squishy(it's not squishy, but it isn't hard either), and it isn't connected to his muscle, at least I don't think so. It doesn't seem to be hurting him, but he has started losing hair in the area.

Here is a link to a video of what it looks like: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GehcN-pPiI4J1zyibMEA7k2do0eV8i1c/view?usp=drivesdk

 

[Piggies&buns]

Lumps do need to be seen by a vet promptly for a hands on check and diagnosis. I’m afraid we cant guess what it might be as there are many possibilities.

I hope he is ok

 

[Wheekallweek]

Sorry, but this is a vet job.
Can you borrow some money, or discuss a payment plan with your vet?
It's really important to keep some money aside for vet visits and emergencies

 

[mabyyy]

Sorry, but this is a vet job.
Can you borrow some money, or discuss a payment plan with your vet?
It's really important to keep some money aside for vet visits and emergencies

Hopefully we can soon, I just really hope it isn't anything fatal.

 

[Swissgreys]

Hopefully we can soon, I just really hope it isn't anything fatal.

As others have said this is the sort of thing that can really only be diagnosed and treated with a proper examination by a vet.
Please do try to be seen as soon as possible, as the longer you wait the harder it may be to treat.
Also lumps are not always bad news - it may be something that can be quickly and easily treated, and the sooner this is done the better - it will heal quicker and cost less.

 

[weepweeps]

Wow that is big. I hope you can borrow the money to get them seen at the vets. Good luck.