Why did white stuff come out of my guinea pig?
A small amount of white discharge is common when guinea pigs are grooming themselves, but if this increases or decreases, or there is a discharge at other times, it may mean your guinea pig is ill, so always contact your vet. Ears should be clean and smooth.
What is guinea pig sludge?
Excess calcium is then filtered through the kidneys and excreted in the urine. But the kidneys can only take so much before they can’t filter any more. When this happens, the calcium forms a solid crystal which gets excreted through the urine, producing a cloudy sludge.
What does it mean when guinea pig washes its eyes?
After the eye fills up with the white fluid, the guinea pig will then take their front paws and make washing motions. This may happen several times per day although you may never even notice. VC Richardson describes a “milky ocular discharge” as “a normal fluid which is released from the eye as part of the grooming process.”
What should I use to clean my guinea pig Butt?
– Trimming butt hair on longer haired piggies in this area can help keep things clean as excess grease can make grooming long hair more difficult. – Can be cleaned using coconut oil or Swarfega – you are looking for something that is safe for skin but can disperse grease/fats.
What should I do if my guinea pig has skin problems?
Be aware before introducing any new guinea pigs if they seem to have any skin conditions. Before introducing food or bedding into the cage, make a habit of freezing it for a day. The extreme cold temperatures will kill off any potential parasites that may have been lurking in the packages. Spaying your female guinea pig is definitely recommended.
Where is the grease gland on a guinea pig?
Warning About Boars Bits Here is a little video courtesy of The Excellent Adventure Sanctuary for guinea pigs with special needs (TEAS) that is showing you how full boar genitalia look on moving boys; it also shows you clearly where the grease gland is located. It is the black dot on the back, just above the genitalia.
– Trimming butt hair on longer haired piggies in this area can help keep things clean as excess grease can make grooming long hair more difficult. – Can be cleaned using coconut oil or Swarfega – you are looking for something that is safe for skin but can disperse grease/fats.
Be aware before introducing any new guinea pigs if they seem to have any skin conditions. Before introducing food or bedding into the cage, make a habit of freezing it for a day. The extreme cold temperatures will kill off any potential parasites that may have been lurking in the packages. Spaying your female guinea pig is definitely recommended.
Warning About Boars Bits Here is a little video courtesy of The Excellent Adventure Sanctuary for guinea pigs with special needs (TEAS) that is showing you how full boar genitalia look on moving boys; it also shows you clearly where the grease gland is located. It is the black dot on the back, just above the genitalia.
Is it bad to wash a guinea pig’s hair?
– Not a problem in itself and only needs cleaning if the hair is very greasy or the grease gland is getting crusty. – This is part of the guinea pig’s ‘smell identity’ so washing too frequently or unnecessarily could upset the hierarchy and the bonding.
