Which do you use? I'm mostly asking because I'm going to need something (I think) after lightning gets neutered today. Thanks for the input!
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According to GL, for sack cleaning mineral oil. I use it for both penis and sack cleaning. Coconut o il needs to be washed away and I have found personally that it gets kinda sticky and tacky after a while. I have also found the mineral oil works better to break up any gunk. Coconut oil works AMAZING for grease gland though. Still it needs to be washed off.
One of the uses for mineral oil is skin issues. Coconut oil is great but I don't know how well it would work for anal sack cleaning.
No mineral oil/paraffin. It acts like a thick layer that never gets absorbed by the skin. It prevents the skin from breathing or getting moisturized, and could create skin conditions like eczema. It also creates an addiction for the skin that creates less needed oils on it's own. Same thing goes with children of course when it comes to common "baby oils".
Mineral oil is the byproduct of distilled gasoline, synthetically produced & it cannot spoil. Yum, sounds healthy right? It clogs up the pores, preventing the skin from breathing. It then slows down cell renewal in the skin, causing increased risks of skin disorders. It's not properly absorbed & will need harsh sulfates to fully remove it.
The small amount that gets absorbed through much difficulty of out largest breathing organ, the skin or mucus membranes, will pass through the liver & collect the fat soluble vitamins, essentially stealing them.
Use virgin coconut oil, or another light runny vegetable oil. Don't forget to test for allergies behind the pig's ear.
I'm sorry, but no.
Mineral oil is too large and heavy to penetrate the pore The very fact it doesn't absorb is what what makes it non-comedogenic.
Coconut oil is actually one of the more highly pore-clogging oils you can buy. You can email this lady for the source of the research, as this is a poorly put together website.
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Certain oils, waxes, fatty alcohols, and silicones that don't absorb are in a product to prevent moisture loss in the skin/hair. In fact, that's the main reason aloe vera is so effective. It's a moisture barrier. Well moisturized skin heals more efficiently.
But anyways, we're talking about guinea pigs that don't get acne as far as I'm aware. There are differing opinions on whether or not Mineral oil is toxic or not. Without research to reference, I can't say.
I think I'd just inquire to the vet on what kind of ointment/ cream you should be tending the wound with. Perhaps that information is also on Guinea Lynx somewhere...
As for the neuter, @schavarry , I'm sorry I didn't see this thread earlier in the day because I could have told you not to put anything on the wound - the most important thing is keeping it clean and clear so that it can heal. I'm glad to hear he made it through surgery and seems to be on the mend! He might be grumpy, the anesthesia does seem to dope them out sometimes. One thing you might want to do is provide a heating pat or Snuggle Safe - animals recovering from surgery can have a hard time retaining body heat.
lol! That's hilarious!!Ha! I was just reading through this thinking "Hmmm I use KY Jelly, should I switch to coconut oil?" And then I read Paula's post, yay! Mineral oil seemed counter intuitive to me so that's why I went with good ol' KY Funny thing is, if I accidentally leave it out and company comes over...awkward!!!
Lubricants sound like a really good idea.
But I'd be careful the KY brand, as it does contain glycol which is a common irritant, as well as parabens, and glycerine which can leave a sticky residue & trigger thrush if used by us women, don't know if that also applies to pigs.
I would use the YES brand. Organic with lovely ingredients. Can even be used for dry mucus membranes. Not tested on animals.
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