[paula.m.moore]

I've been reading that it's a good idea to get male pigs in the habit of cleaning out their bottoms so that when/if they ever have problems with impaction they're already used to the routine.

I have 6 boys and we got through the first cleaning today without incident, but my question is - should I be doing this for the girls too? I read on Guinea Lynx that while impaction is much more common in older boys it's not unheard of in younger males and females.

I'm not overly anxious to stick more q-tips up more guinea pig bums but if it's something I need to do I'll just do it for everyone.

Also, what is the recommended frequency for cleaning the anal sacs of the younger boys? They are all between 1 year and 1 1/2 years and thus far have had no problems with impaction.