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Lump

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Question
Hey, I have a female short haired guinea pig and just noticed a lump on her chest. It's hard, but not her bone, and can moved, it's not stuck to her bone or something. I can't tell if it's under or over her skin, but I think it's under. If you could tell me what it is, or might be, I would be VERY grateful.

Answer
Hello Kelli!
I have two possible answers for you. One is that if it is more towards her leg, that it may just be a nomal lump. I am not sure what this lump is made of or what it is for but all piggys have one. We humans have one to, on the left side of our lower neck. Another is, well I am not sure what it may be otherwise but I suggest finding the one on your own neck, feeling it and then comparing it to that piggys. If no match is found, that it time for a check-up at the local vet.

Hope this helps,
-Nicole