What Is On My Guinea Pigs Back?

[Kam Townshend]

Hello,
I just found out today that my guinea pig has a weird bump like thing on her back and I have no idea what it could be. I'm planning on bringing her into the vets as soon as possible. If this could possibly be contagious or what not, then what should I do with their living situation? My two guinea pigs live together in a 2x6, but thee are no bumps like this on my other guinea pig so I assume it's not contagious.

Thanks so much

 

[Jesse's pigs]

I'll tag @Wiebke but I totally agree with seeing a vet.

 

[sridevirb]

Could it be a sebaceous cyst? A friend's piggie had something similar to this. It was nothing serious apparently, he was treated with some warm compresses.

 

[Tiamolly123]

I'd get him to the vet ASAP. If it's a cyst or abscess if it bursts it could get infected.

 

[Wiebke]

Please see a vet during regular hours. It looks like a burst cyst to me. It is not an emergency, but it will need attending and/or removing.

 

[Kam Townshend]

Thanks everyone, she's got a vet appointment in for this week and i'm keeping a close eye on her.