Deeke Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 We took Harold in for his monthly nail trim and the vet noticed a lump of some sort in his tail area. I feel so bad, poor guy, I never noticed. It looks like it is healing, but is quite big, say size of a grape approx.. He is feeling fine, eating lots and drinking, and it does not seem to hurt him when we clean it or touch it. The vet seems to think it has something to do with an ingrown hair and causing an infection. We have to clean it daily with a antibacterial solution and give him some meds internally for a week to see if it helps. I am so worried about him now, has any other guinea pig owners come across this? Thanks for any help with our little guy. ::carol:: :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 No advice for yout, but I hope you can figure it out. We LOVED our guinea pigs. It's just awful when something goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeke Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks so much! We really enjoy our little guinea pigs, they really make wonderful pets. I'd miss that little chirping every morning when they see me coming with their food. ::carol:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 I'm so sorry. Guinea pigs are so lovable. A few months back ours had a wonky ear that looked like it was just disintegrating and when we noticed that we noticed a large lump on his head. He was treated with some cream and an antibiotic and we switched bedding. Happy to say that he snapped right back! Best wishes for a similarly swift recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingmommy Posted September 27, 2008 Share Posted September 27, 2008 One of our guinea pigs keeps chewing stuff that causes her to cut the corner of her mouth. Then it gets a staph infection and looks horrible. But we just put a little ointment on it that we got from the vet and it clears right up. Otherwise, ours are very healthy. Guinea pigs are such charming pets! I love that little chirping sound they make, too! j Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeke Posted September 27, 2008 Author Share Posted September 27, 2008 Glad to hear the piggies seem to clear up easily from infections. I was alittle worried with them being such small creatures that it might be hard to treat them. Thanks for the replies... ::carol:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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