Smelly ears?

[Gem789]

I don’t know if this is a health issue but I noticed when I give Giuseppe a kiss on his head his ears don’t smell particularly nice.None of my other Guineas smell there and I’m wondering if I need to get them looked at or clean them?

 

[DM030819]

@Gem789 If they're not bothering him or look crusty or dirty I'd give them a clean and then see if they start smelling again.

 

[Wiebke]

I don’t know if this is a health issue but I noticed when I give Giuseppe a kiss on his head his ears don’t smell particularly nice.None of my other Guineas smell there and I’m wondering if I need to get them looked at or clean them?

If in doubt have them vet checked. The ears sound like they need a clean, but PLEASE DO NOT pour any oil down ears! It can do more harm than good. If necessary ask your vet for suitable drops or a spray.
Some guinea pigs are more prone to a build-up of wax in the ears than others. The ear wax is always the colour of the skin.

 

[Gem789]

Thanks both, how do I clean them? I could always take him to the vet to have it done but not sure if they’d know how to do it.

 

[Claire W]

Personally I’d take him to the vets and let them show you. They should know how to clean out guinea pig ears

 

[Gem789]

Personally I’d take him to the vets and let them show you. They should know how to clean out guinea pig ears

Thanks, I’ll try and get an appointment for sometime this week

 

[Claire W]

Let us know how you get on

 

[Gem789]

Let us know how you get on

I will x