Swollen bum

[Newtothis09]

Hi,

I have 2 boars and one of them has a swollen bum it looks like a lump just after his bum? I have made an appointment with the vet he seems to be eating and drinking ok. Any ideas what this could be? Thankyou.

 

[Piggies&buns]

I'm glad youve got a vet appointment .
I'm afraid sight unseen, we could not guess. You could add a picture but he does need a vet to diagnose any issue

 

[Newtothis09]

I'm glad youve got a vet appointment .
I'm afraid sight unseen, we could not guess. You could add a picture but he does need a vet to diagnose any issue

Hi

I have taken a picture it's not the best but it it a bit like a lump?

 

[Piggies&buns]

is that his underside - Are you maybe seeing his testicles?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Or is a different lump away from testicles which perhaps isn’t coming across in the picture?

 

[Newtothis09]

It is hard to take a picture of it when I am holding him, it's like a small lump but only one and he hasn't had it before it is near his bottom.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Any lump definitely needs a hands on vet check. I hope he is ok. Let us know how you get on

 

[Merab]

Hope it’s ok and the vet can give a clear diagnosis

 

[weepweeps]

Good luck at the vets. I hope it’s something easily treated.

 

[Newtothis09]

Hi, we have just got back from the vets. The vet said it is his willy that is swollen and he pushed out a lot of white gunk? He wasn't sure what is was but he has given us a course of antibiotics and anti inflammatorys to take and said if he isn't better by Friday to ring him back? Has anyone had any experience of something similar? Thankyou

 

[weepweeps]

Glad you got it seen. I’m sure it was very uncomfortable for him. How old is he? Some piggies get lazy with old age or sometimes arthritis can stop them cleaning themselves properly. You may need to check his penis often to make sure there isn’t another build up.

Section 3 may help

Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[Newtothis09]

Glad you got it seen. I’m sure it was very uncomfortable for him. How old is he? Some piggies get lazy with old age or sometimes arthritis can stop them cleaning themselves properly. You may need to check his penis often to make sure there isn’t another build up.

Section 3 may help

Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

Thankyou I will have a read of that.

He is going to be 2 in June so he is only young?

 

[Piggies&buns]

It may be a build up of smegma.
Do read the boar care that has been linked in as it explains more