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Black skin on grease gland?

ElizaCavies

ElizaCavies

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Hi,

Marmalade has this little piece of black flaky skin on his grease gland, and toast doesn’t seem to have this. Any ideas would be great! Thank you xx!
 

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It’s probably just wax build up, if it’s looks sore at all pop him round to the vets. My two boars have very over active grease glands which are a nightmare to clean. Try rubbing a little coconut /olive oil on and leave for 10 minutes then rinse off with a mild/baby shampoo.
 
Most likely a buildup of grease, I use a baby wipe on my boys but some might need a soak to loosen it a bit
 
ElizaCavies said:
Hi,

Marmalade has this little piece of black flaky skin on his grease gland, and toast doesn’t seem to have this. Any ideas would be great! Thank you xx!
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Hi! I would think that it is was build up. Too much wax hat is blocking the grease gland can cause an infection. Please see a vet if the area is looking inflamed/reddened with light skin, swollen and hot to the touch.

Here are our grease gland care tips: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths
 
Hi, thank you so much for your great advice. Thankfully, it just dropped off after a few days.
 
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