Dangerous Condition?

[LittleGems]

Hey,
In the next couple pf weeks i will be getting my currently lone pig a rescue friend (the same age as her). I've found the perfect little piggie (Mrs Nibblesworth) online at the RSPCA however it says that she has a condition called impaction (which apparently means she will need help clearing her anal sack daily). Does anyone know any info on this ? Would the pig have an early death or be difficult to look after? Thanks a bunch

 

[Betsy]

Here is the thread that tells you all about impaction (found it ..... eventually).

Impaction - How To Help Your Guinea Pig.

 

[LittleGems]

Hey,
In the next couple of weeks i will be getting my currently lone pig a rescue friend (the same age as her). I've found the perfect little piggie (Mrs Nibblesworth) online at the RSPCA however it says that she has a condition called impaction (which apparently means she will need help clearing her anal sack daily). Does anyone know any info on this ? Would the pig have an early death or be difficult to look after? Thanks a bunch

 

[LittleGems]

thank you

 

[furryfriends (TEAS)]

Older boars can develop impaction, but not sows! Are you sure this is a sow?

 

[DM030819]

@BellaBoo07 Have they told you why she has impaction? It's not a normal thing to happen to a female so I'd be inclined to ask what is/has caused it.

As above it does happen sometimes to older boars and it's not life threatening, but does need daily assistance.

 

[LittleGems]

ok....yes on the rspca website it said she was a female with impaction....here is the link
MRS_NIBBLESWORTH - Find a pet - rspca.org.uk

 

[Lady Kelly]

Hmm I've never heard of that and didn't even think it was possible for sows. I really hope they haven't missexed the piggies

 

[lauraboara]

I have had a couple of older boars with intermittent impaction - you can help it with diet and exercise and regular management. it is smelly rather than dangerous! Not heard of it in sows?