Very sore grease gland

[Emmamarie123]

Hi guys one of my newest skinny pigs, Pepper has a really sore grease gland. I have her booked in for tonight but was wondering whether anyone has experienced this before?

 

[Betsy]

@PigglePuggle has a piggie with a grotty grease gland. She may be able to advise.

 

[PigglePuggle]

That looks very sore and may be infected, definitely needs a vet check and probably some antibiotics and pain relief prescribing by the vet.
Yes we've had a mucky grease gland with Piggle but its never been particularly sore, it just needs regular cleaning- this looks quite different... hope the vet can help x

 

[Wiebke]

Hi guys one of my newest skinny pigs, Pepper has a really sore grease gland. I have her booked in for tonight but was wondering whether anyone has experienced this before?

I agree with @PigglePuggle - this looks infected and needs to see a vet as should any really bad grease gland. They can become infected and in rare cases even cancerous, so it is always better to have them checked when they are beyond normal parameters, look sore or you struggle to get any crusts off.

 

[Merab]

Can’t add advice, just offering support

 

[Emmamarie123]

She is only 8 weeks old Bless her, taking her in an hour. Thanks for your support

 

[Gem789]

She is only 8 weeks old Bless her, taking her in an hour. Thanks for your support

Bless her, hope she gets on ok xx

 

[Emmamarie123]

So back from the vets, Pepper is believed to have an infection of the grease gland so is on some antibiotics. Lots of cuddles and extra pepper also prescribed

 

[Emmamarie123]

 

[Betsy]

She is very cute! What antibiotics has she been given?

 

[Piggies&buns]

I do hope she feels better quickly

 

[VickiA]

Poor girlie. Hope the antibiotics work soon for her and she’s soon feeling less sore.

 

[Emmamarie123]

She is very cute! What antibiotics has she been given?

Co-trimoxazole. As she is very young my vet wanted to start with something mild.

 

[Claire W]

Aw I hope she feels better soon xx

 

[Wiebke]

Co-trimoxazole. As she is very young my vet wanted to start with something mild.

That is another band name for sulfatrim/septrin/bactrim.

All the best!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Hope she’s feeling better soon x