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What is this sore or lump on my guinea pig's foot? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 2 lbs

My guinea pig has this on her foot I don’t know what it is?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on January 11th, 2018

It could be anything from local infection or inflammation to a benign or malignant mass. Monitor it for rapid change or growth. If necessary have Snowflake examined by your veterinarian. A fine needle aspirate can be done in the clinic to collect samples for pathology. This may provide a definitive diagnosis after which the appropriate treatment can be administered.

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