I have a question about my female pigs genitalia….

[PipSqueak20]

Hello,

As I’ve done my daily health check, I’ve noticed a white nodule of the top of her vulva. Is this normal? There is no redness, swelling, bleeding or any sort of excretion. She doesn’t seem to be bothered by it.

I can’t seem to find anything about it online and I don’t want to take her to the vet if it’s not needed.

However, I can’t seem to remember if it was there prior or I’ve just always glanced over it. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?

I tried taking a picture but she was moving too much

 

[Wiebke]

Hello,

As I’ve done my daily health check, I’ve noticed a white nodule of the top of her vulva. Is this normal? There is no redness, swelling, bleeding or any sort of excretion. She doesn’t seem to be bothered by it.

I can’t seem to find anything about it online and I don’t want to take her to the vet if it’s not needed.

However, I can’t seem to remember if it was there prior or I’ve just always glanced over it. Does anyone have any idea what this could be?

I tried taking a picture but she was moving too much

Hi

You mean the tip of her knob? That is not unusual so please don't panic when it is suddenly gone. It could be either natural or temorary discoloration from a calcium pee with her sitting in it. But the knob doesn't look swollen or reddish from inflammation o you won't have to see a vet. If it is a dried pee stain, then it should disappear with the next clean.

The tip of the knob looks female (angular and too small for a penis tip) and the shade underneath is that of a Y-groove; there is also no sign of descended testicles. Penis tips are more often a different colour to the surrounding skin but they would be button round and larger.

 

[PipSqueak20]

Oh so it’s called a knob? I couldn’t find anything on this on the internet. So I’m glad I asked.

It very well could be from calcium urine as I’ve seen a few calcium deposits today ( she doesn’t do them often, here or there).

I’ve probably just noticed it today because it’s whiter than usual. I’ll keep an eye on it anyway, just in case.

Thanks for the new helpful information!

 

[Wiebke]

Oh so it’s called a knob? I couldn’t find anything on this on the internet. So I’m glad I asked.

It very well could be from calcium urine as I’ve seen a few calcium deposits today ( she doesn’t do them often, here or there).

I’ve probably just noticed it today because it’s whiter than usual. I’ll keep an eye on it anyway, just in case.

Thanks for the new helpful information!

Yes, we call the female bit a knob and the male bit a penis button in order to distinguish them.

Here is our Sexing Guide with plenty of reference pictures. Please be aware that the individual variance is a lot larger.
Illustrated Sexing Guide

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