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White skinlike discharge help!

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Amanda1801 said:
Has she been out in the garden at all? She could have picked something up on her fur or something.

I really don't think it's anything to worry about!

It might be worth just getting the vet to confirm the sexes while they're there too.
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They haven't been near a garden yet as we live in an apartment, we're still trying to get them used to us before we get them down to the grass.

Theres no obvious sign of *willy* but i'll get the vet to check that.
 
If its difficult to tell between male and female just by sight, you can feel the penis under the skin with your finger/s.

Sit the piggie upright on your lap with his back resting against your tummy. (Like you would do if you were trimming their nails)

Support them firmly but gently with your hand (if it helps keep them still with someone hand feeding a treat).

If you gently rub upwards from the bottom towards his tummy with two fingers, you will be able to feel it under the skin.

Its very obvious! I'm always astounded how well "built" these little guys are :red
 
first_time_piggie_mum said:
If its difficult to tell between male and female just by sight, you can feel the penis under the skin with your finger/s.

Sit the piggie upright on your lap with his back resting against your tummy. (Like you would do if you were trimming their nails)

Support them firmly but gently with your hand (if it helps keep them still with someone hand feeding a treat).

If you gently rub upwards from the bottom towards his tummy with two fingers, you will be able to feel it under the skin.

Its very obvious! I'm always astounded how well "built" these little guys are :red
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just tried that and they are definitely girls no *builtness* in sight lol
 
Storm used to have a white gloopy-ish discharge from her private areas when she was in season. Could it be that but dried? Did ask vets and they were not concerned. It didn't happen every time just occasionally. Did freak me out though. I also didn't like cleaning it and OH was too squeamish!

xx
 
Poppy'sMum said:
Has she been with a boar recently? Have a look at this, under breeding :

http://www.provet.co.uk/Guinea pigs/guineapighome.htm

It also mentions they can pass a discharge after ovulation, so maybe that is what it is?
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I've had them for a month now so she hasn't been near a boar but your post might have got me on the right track as i found this picture

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this is exactly the same thing only coco's is pure white

it isn't confirmed but this apparently could be a mucus plug!
 
That was what vet decided Storm had, hers was white too. Forgot what she actually said until you put that, sorry.
 
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Is she not likely to be pregnant then? A mucous plug is expelled after oestrus ?
 
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first_time_piggie_mum said:
It looks like an amniotic (SP?) sack, but reading what youve posted it cant be.
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I was going to say it looks like a caul, but "amniotic sac" is the medical term for caul. And based on the guinea lynx information, it is not one of those! I do not have a sow, but I am glad to have read all this in case I ever see this. Now I will know not to be afraid.
 
i think we should thank you, a lot of us have learned something here. :)

To be honest i have never had girls, but if i did and i found one of those i would have been baffled. :{

glad its all sorted for you, just go and enjoy them now xx :))

x>>
 
Posiesparkles said:
Why did I feel it necessary to click on your link during breakfast?! malletheadmallethead

Great link finding though 8:)
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I clicked on the thread about cleaning boar's willies last night before tea, had a lot of trouble eating but it's doing my diet good coming on here lol :))
 
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