What is the white stuff coming out of my guinea pigs butt?

What is the white stuff coming out of my guinea pigs butt?

This is quite normal and is part of the scenting mechanism that boars use to mark territory. You don’t need to clean it out, unless there is a piece of sharp hay (etc) in there.

Do you have to clean a guinea pigs bum?

The need for cleaning varies by guinea pig. If you have a guinea pig who experiences matting or odor in this area, check it regularly and consider doing butt baths or gently cleaning the gland with a cotton swab soaked in a cleaning agent.

How do you know if your guinea pig has impaction?

If the poop is solid, dry and hard mass, you can tell there has been a lack of water in the guinea pigs diet. The impaction debri will reflect this. Alternatively, if the impaction is moist and wet in its formation, then there has not been enough fibre in the guinea pigs diet – of which they need up to 70% fibre.

What are signs of a healthy guinea pig?

What does a healthy guinea pig look like?

• Agile, and able to move around with no signs of stiffness or difficulty.
• Well covered, and not bony.
• Glossy coat with no sores or bald patches.
• Bright and alert.
• Clean eyes, ears, mouth and nose, with no signs of discharge.
• No signs of dental problems.
• No signs of breathing problems.

Why is there white stuff in my bum?

Pinworms are tiny, white, thread-like worms that live in the rectum. The worms crawl out of the anus (bum) at night and lay their eggs on nearby skin. Pinworms can be uncomfortable but they do not cause disease. People who have pinworms aren’t dirty.

What is a guinea pig grease gland?

Guinea pigs have a grease gland at the end of their spine. This gland is used to mark their territory and it secretes a substance that becomes solid after it comes into contact with surfaces. This gland is also used by male guinea pigs to attract females. Read on to learn more about your furry friends’ grease gland.

Why does my guinea pig have a dirty bum?

Adult Guinea Pig A dirty bottom is often the sign that the piggie is not well and therefore cannot clean itself, or may be too overweight to be able to reach her back end. Wet poo shows that there is a problem with her digestive system, and she probably needs to see a good piggie-savvy vet ASAP.

How do you treat fecal impaction in guinea pigs?

To do this, turn the guinea pig upside down and carefully lay them on their back. Smear a small amount of mineral oil around the anus and carefully push down on the bottom side of the anus and ease the impacted mass out. You may need to use a cotton bud to remove the impacted material.

How common is impaction in guinea pigs?

Faecal impaction is a condition unusual in females but commonly seen in male guinea pigs after 2-3 years of age. The exact reason for its occurrence is unknown, but it is thought that the increased size of the testicles and fat deposit in the scrotal sac preventing some faeces from falling out of the rectum.

What does an unhealthy guinea pig look like?

A guinea pig that has a rough hair coat, is off his food, has diarrhea, is reluctant to walk, seems painful, has swollen feet or joints, or has hemorrhages and ulcers on its gums or skin, is likely to be deficient in vitamin C.

What happens when a guinea pig has a blocked rectum?

If something is blocking your guinea pig’s rectum, the fecal pellets will be soft and have a bad odor. A blocked rectum usually occurs in older guinea pigs. When a guinea pig produces little to no fecal pellets, this does not indicate constipation.

How often do guinea pigs eat their poop?

Guinea pigs may eat the soft cecal feces 150 to 200 times in a day, usually directly from the anus. If an animal is obese or pregnant, these soft droppings may be expelled and eaten from the floor. Very young guinea pigs may also eat their mother’s soft droppings.

How do I know if my guinea pig is constipated?

If you see fecal pellets, they will be small and hard. If something is blocking your guinea pig’s rectum, the fecal pellets will be soft and have a bad odor. A blocked rectum usually occurs in older guinea pigs. When a guinea pig produces little to no fecal pellets, this does not indicate constipation.

What are these pellets in my guinea pigs poop?

The pellets are formed in the rear part of the large intestine. The rectum forms the dry pellets and draws out as much remaining moisture as possible, sometimes guinea pigs will eat these pellets too but that is quite normal.