Do I have to clean my guinea pigs bottom?

Do I have to clean my guinea pigs bottom?

Make sure to clean your guinea pig bottom regularly until they gain their flexibility back. Medicine will also help your guinea pig to overcome the pain and to increase their mobility. Get your pet to the vet so your vet can recommend some supplements for your guinea pig.

What does it mean when a guinea pig wiggles its bum?

Why is my guinea pig shaking his bum? Guinea pigs shaking their bum from one side to another(vibrating), is a common dominance behavior in guinea pigs. Guinea pigs usually do so while making a mating call or showing dominance over other guinea pigs. You need not worry about it until they get into a severe fight.

What is guinea pig smegma?

If the guinea pig expresses signs of pain (different to shrieks of protest), or if you feel a lump where the shaft lies under the skin, it’s definitely advisable to seek veterinary attention. Firstly, a smelly creamy substance found on the penis is entirely normal, and is known as smegma.

What do I do if my guinea pig has impaction?

Regular manual cleaning of this pocket is often the best treatment in older boars (male guinea pigs). Cleaning twice daily to once a week is required depending on the severity of the condition.

How long can a guinea pig go without pooping?

If constipation persists for over 24 hours, take your guinea pig to the vet. Older male guinea pigs may develop a condition known as impaction.

Can you vacuum guinea pig poop?

Yes, you can use a vacuum to clean up guinea pig poop. Using a vacuum to clean up guinea pig poop from their cage is quicker and more convenient than trying to do it with your hands.

Can guinea pigs die from impaction?

Impaction is the build up of faecal material in the anal sack of the guinea pig. When you look at your guinea pig you may notice that there is a big ‘plug like’ area that is full of poop. This is both painful for the guinea pig and at its worst can kill your guinea pig.

What is the lifespan of guinea pigs?

4 – 8 yearsIn captivity

How do you check for impaction?

Your doctor may be able to spot a fecal impaction by taking X-ray images of your chest and belly. Sigmoidoscopy. During this test, your doctor uses a sigmoidoscope (a thin, tubelike instrument with a light and a lens) to look for problems inside your lower colon in the area closest to your rectum.