Lump weird lump on Nubbin's side

Nubbin · Mar 18, 2017

Over the course of the last couple weeks I've noticed my 3 year old male, Nubbin, has developed a little lump on his side. Its fixed in place but clearly only in the skin, not like its part of some organ or something underneath. Its rather hard, like a BB under his skin. It doesn't seem to be growing or bothering him and its so small I hesitate to get it drained and chance infection. Should I just let it go? Any idea what it could be?

CavyTV · Mar 18, 2017

Maybe it's a tumour..I'm not sure. I'd get it checked out by a vet if I were you.

bpatters · Mar 18, 2017

Is it moveable if you push on it, or fixed in place?

If it's moveable, and since it's not growing, I wouldn't consider it an emergency. As long as it stays stable in size and composition, you could just watch it. But if it grows or there is swelling around it, or if it's red or seems like it's painful, then see a vet. Otherwise, just have it looked at the next time you have to take him in for something else.

Nubbin · Mar 19, 2017

its very easily moveable. It's almost like a blackhead. (he's a skinnypig, obviously.)

bpatters · Mar 19, 2017

Moveable lumps aren't usually serious, especially in a location like that. I'd be a little more concerned if it were in an armpit or under his neck, where it might be a swollen lymph gland.

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