[Gpdd] [HEALTH] Pookie

[Ann Evans]

Hi Amy,
It sounds like Pookie has fatty lipomas. These are very common in guinea 
pigs especially on the underside and near the mammary glands. A fatty 
lipoma is a benign tumor composed chiefly of fat cells. They are often 
singular pea size growths or occur as several growths clumped together 
especially if they occur in mammary tissue. I have seen hundreds of 
cavies that have fatty lipomas and I have a 7.5 year old sow that has 
had mammary lipomas since she was one year old. You can have your vet 
take a look at them when you take Pookie in to be wormed. An experienced 
vet will be able to tell if they are fatty lipomas by just feeling them. 
The only definitive diagnosis is to do a needle biospy. I would not 
worry about them as long as they do not keep on growing in size. I see 
that Sandy has already introduced you to me. I am Ann. I am not a vet 
but I volunteer for Dr. Frank Bonsack DVM of Adventure Animal Hospital 
as a cavy health advisor. For over 25 years I have operated a private 
cavy rescue and sanctuary called Piggyville.

Cheers,

Ann and the Rescued Piggys of Piggyville, Tampa Florida USA.