Bathing

[Victoria Jones]

I have a Abyssinian and gis hair seems really oily and he is starting to smell a bit hes been to the vet a week ago and everything looks great is it ok to bathe him with baby shampoo

 

[VickiA]

I have a Abyssinian and gis hair seems really oily and he is starting to smell a bit hes been to the vet a week ago and everything looks great is it ok to bathe him with baby shampoo

please only use a shampoo that is specially formulated for small pets.
And is it just his rear end? If so just a bum bath with a flannel and some warm water might be better than a whole body bath. Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[Wiebke]

I have a Abyssinian and gis hair seems really oily and he is starting to smell a bit hes been to the vet a week ago and everything looks great is it ok to bathe him with baby shampoo

Hi!

Please check the boar bits for the stinky smell and the grease gland in case it is overactive, which is not uncommon, especially in boars.
Our illustrated boar care guide shows you exactly what to check and how deal with any problems: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths (includes grease gland checks and care)

Here is our illustrated bathing guide which shows you how you can safely avoid the risk of accidents when bathing; it also includes shampoo recommendations. Please be aware that the more often you bathe the more you stimulate the grease gland, so regular bathing can make the problem worse instead of better.
Bathing (including cleaning grease glands)

 

[Victoria Jones]

Hi!

Please check the boar bits for the stinky smell and the grease gland in case it is overactive, which is not uncommon, especially in boars.
Our illustrated boar care guide shows you exactly what to check and how deal with any problems: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths (includes grease gland checks and care)

Here is our illustrated bathing guide which shows you how you can safely avoid the risk of accidents when bathing; it also includes shampoo recommendations. Please be aware that the more often you bathe the more you stimulate the grease gland, so regular bathing can make the problem worse instead of better.
Bathing (including cleaning grease glands)

i have recentally cleaned the pocket area inbetween his penius and balls like my vet showed me I am still not sure where his greese gland is to clean that.

 

[Lady Kelly]

i have recentally cleaned the pocket area inbetween his penius and balls like my vet showed me I am still not sure where his greese gland is to clean that.

With the above posts, the writing that appears in green is actually a link to a forum guide complete with pictures. The one at the bottom of Wiebkes post covers grease glands with photos that should help you

 

[Wiebke]

Here is a recent picture of my Nye's with a slightly mucky grease gland, but the boar care guide also contains a picture in which the grease gland is very clearly visible and marked.