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My guinea pig has a lump that doesn't hurt. What is it? How to treat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 6 years old

recently a lump has grown On my guinea pigs arm and in between her legs. It doesn't seems to hurt her, but it worries me, what can it be and how can it be treated?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 4th, 2017

It could be a cyst, infection, benign or cancerous mass. She would ned to be examind by a vet in order to determine the exact cause. Your vet can do a needle aspirate to diagnose and then determine if treatment is needed.

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