My guinea pig has a growing lump on his neck. What should I do?

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Hello, I recently got two new guinea pigs last Monday. They are both males and are a few months old. I realized the day I got them, one of the boys had a little hard lump on his neck. I thought he got into something, but it keeps getting bigger by the day and he doesn’t seem uncomfortable. He is eating and letting me play with him, I’m just concerned because it’s getting big.. Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | unneutered

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Chim Chim. The pet store should be contacted as if the swelling is on the ventral neck, it is likely an enlarged lymph node and a condition termed "caseous lymphadenopathy" or strangles. Systemic antibiotics are needed, possible lancing of abscess. It is contagious to other guinea pigs. A veterinary visit is recommended, soon, before he stops eating.

My guinea pig has a growing lump on his neck. What should I do?

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