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Dirty Bum Is He Sick Or Not ?

Should I take him to the vet?

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I recently got 2 1ish year old boars one is white and ginger and around his bum the fur is slightly matted and dirty with poo. I'm not sure if this is normal, can someone please advise me?!?!
 
Don't take my advice as vet or knowledged person. I have some long haired girls and they tend to get messy bottoms with poo.
 
Please ask some other people though and look around some sites as I don't want them to die
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Is it around the actual anal sac or the grease gland, sort of just up on their back slightly away from the genitalia? In the latter case it is just grease and needs a wash. If you are sure however that it is actual poo, try trimming off the worst of it and cleaning what you can with lukewarm water. Chances are he is just dirty either way, but if you are seeing loose / soft faeces around the cage, particularly diarrhea, you will need to get him to the vet.
 
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Is it around the actual anal sac or the grease gland, sort of just up on their back slightly away from the genitalia? In the latter case it is just grease and needs a wash. If you are sure however that it is actual poo, try trimming off the worst of it and cleaning what you can with lukewarm water. Chances are he is just dirty either way, but if you are seeing loose / soft faeces around the cage, particularly diarrhea, you will need to get him to the vet.
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Hello could you help with my thread urgent
 
I don't have much experience with sick piggies I'm afraid, just dirty ones! I'm sure someone will respond soon. Good luck, though! Hope your piggy is alright.
 
Thx for all the advice I think I'm going to wash him as it is by the grease gland also good luck whining can sometimes mean something is bothering the cavy so maybe she's in pain. I think all you can do is take her to the vet and help her eat if she isn't eating. But I'm not an expert or any thing.
 
Make sure to dry him off well if you do decide to wash him, in lukewarm water, and bathing only the area that is dirty is advisable, as piggies shouldn't be bathed too often and really don't need it at all unless dirty.
 
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