Need help? What to do? Fur stuck?

[tashalilguineapigs]

Hey so I was just normally checking on my guineapigs and realise my guineapig had some fur stuck on his nose and like it was very stiff. I’m not sure what to do as i’m quite worried, therefore can someone help me! It will help me so much

 

[Tigermoth]

Does your guinea pig live with a male? Are they a male?

I’m guessing it’s “boar glue”. (Basically ejaculate!)

If there are only females then I’m stumped!

 

[tashalilguineapigs]

Does your guinea pig live with a male? Are they a male?

I’m guessing it’s “boar glue”. (Basically ejaculate!)

If there are only females then I’m stumped!

Yeah omg what do you think I should do?
Do I like take it off?

 

[Guinea Pig Magazine]

It will 'disappear' on its own if it is boar glue. Keep an eye on it to make sure it's not anything else.

 

[tashalilguineapigs]

It will 'disappear' on its own if it is boar glue. Keep an eye on it to make sure it's not anything else.

Yeah but it’s literally stuck? Shall I just leave it and wait till it fall then?

 

[Guinea Pig Magazine]

You might find that the boar responsible will nibble it off. Unless you are very competant at using scissors near your piggy's face, leave well alone as there is a reason for it being called boar glue. Don't bother trying to soften it with water, it won't work. . He won't stand for having that on his nose for long, so it should be gone soon.

 

[tashalilguineapigs]

You might find that the boar responsible will nibble it off. Unless you are very competant at using scissors near your piggy's face, leave well alone as there is a reason for it being called boar glue. Don't bother trying to soften it with water, it won't work. . He won't stand for having that on his nose for long, so it should be gone soon.

Okay thanks

 

[Wiebke]

Yeah omg what do you think I should do?
Do I like take it off?

'Boar glue' is a very discriptive way for dried semen because it acts like superglue. If it is stuck right down to the skin, you have to wait for it fall off unfortunately.

Here is more information on how to deal with boar problems: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[Bill & Ted]

Here is my Ted with boar glue on his nose last month! Don’t worry it will slowly go in a couple of weeks-

 

[Tigermoth]

Yeah omg what do you think I should do?
Do I like take it off?

Oh dear, lol. I have only one boar but he does a great job of getting it on his chin. I dread to think how it gets there! It comes off eventually!