grease gland

[Craig David]

hello people

the pigs are 6 month old now yipeeee.

when do i need to do their grease glands? and what is it i need to do lol.

is the grease gland their bum? also iv seen putting fairy liquid on it is this not a bit harsh? what is it i need to do.rub it on? lol x

 

[jojowelsh]

Hi hun

this is new to me hahahahhaha let me know when * get an answer x

 

[Craig David]

hiya jo aaw missed you hahaa.

ye ill let you know lol xx

 

[jojowelsh]

Ha ha ha was gonna text you the other day how are the boys x

 

[nutmeg]

The grease gland is where a tail would be (ish) if guinea pigs had one. They can become a bit clogged if not kept clean, although at six months, it should still be fine. If you part the hair around this area, you will be able to feel it. The most usual things used to clean a grease gland is swarfega or fairy liquid rubbed in gently then shampood off, either as part of a full bath, or just a bum bath. xx

 

[Laura-CCC4]

Hiya Nic,

Not all pigs need their grease glands cleaning, but some do need regular cleaning. Some are ok to clean every 1-3 months at each bathtime.

Some info on grease gland cleaning can be found in this thread:
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=47314

 

[Clareyfairy]

I have one pig who has the worse grease gland in the world!

Washing up liquid is amazing!

He is cuddled abit more when he smells on lemon grass too

x