Oil gland?

[GinnyLover]

Hey all,
Well..Apatche's oil gland(where it looks like they should have a tail?)I keep them cleaned out.Well tonite I looked and was gonna clean them out well it is red around it and his fur around it is matted.He also squeaked a little.He is fine eating drinking playing and all.He is hisself.But when I clean them it ain't usallly red and matted back there.Please let me know what yall think i cleaned him up some.

 

[alcesterpigs]

One drop of washing up liquid massaged into the hair around the grease gland, then rinsed off with plain water should solve the problem.

 

[Laura-CCC4]

How often do you clean the grease gland at the moment? AP has suggested the best method to deal with a build up of grease, which would leave the area matted. Not sure on the redness, it may clear up once you've given the gland a good clean.

 

[GinnyLover]

I have had them a little over a year and have only cleaned them mabe 4 times.I have read up on it and i am going to try some baby oil and then gently clean it.I will let yall know how it goes.

 

[Laura-CCC4]

Do let us know how the baby oil goes, though I do suspect it will be a nightmare to wash off! Better to use a small drop of washing up liquid, as this is designed to combat grease, and just rinse.

 

[GinnyLover]

I got it all off and it does look better now.I know it sounds stupid but does anyone have a pic of a normal gland.So i will know if his is ok because i can't get a picture.

 

[animalpsycho]

I got it all off and it does look better now.I know it sounds stupid but does anyone have a pic of a normal gland.So i will know if his is ok because i can't get a picture.

I've just had a similar problem with Herbert and found this very helpful:

http://www.guinealynx.info/grooming.html

If you scroll down you'll see a few pics with explanations.

Pippa

 

[GinnyLover]

thanks i think he is ok I will keep an eye on him.

 

[Briony_S]

I use swarfega on mine and it works a treat!