Genitals Awesome video on how to clean the Anal Sac

[PiggieWigglies]

She said in the video water and any thing else would hurt the pig and mineral oil is a lubricant so it's safe to use. Baby oil has fragrance in it, just purchase mineral oil.

 

[CoffeeAddict]

Okay I bought some mineral oil today and I cleaned him up. That was probably the nastiest thing I've ever done in my life, but I'll do it for Chewy anyway. I snapped a picture of his privates to get a second opinion on his gender since he doesn't have any testicles that I can see or feel. This quality is pretty poor, but it's the best I can do right now. I think you should be able to click this to see a bigger picture... if not let me know and I'll try to get another tomorrow. ( I think the fact that he's got more than one color down there might make it a little difficult to see, too)

 

[Rywen]

I don't think females have anal sacs? Looks like my boar but without his (rather obvious) testicles.

 

[kirt15]

When cleaning how far/deep should you go in? I'm finding it difficult to tell whether or not there is stuff stuck in there or whether it is the inside of him and I don't want to scrape or pull it out with the cotton tip if it isn't, is there anyway to tell?

Guys I know how you all feel it is not fun and my boys hate it too. But boys will boys.

 

[Peanut7]

Do you guys have any favorite brands of mineral oils to recommend? Got my piggie just yesterday, male, about 6 months old, trying to get as much informed as I can, so I can provide him a happy long life

 

[bpatters]

Mineral oil is mineral oil is mineral oil. I don't think the brand matters much. What matters more is how viscous it is. You want the lightest oil possible, not a thick one.

 

[Peanut7]

I got a 'kroger' mineral oil. Looks pretty clear and liquidy. Cleaned my piggie yesterday, it was very difficult , he doesnt like showing his belly. I didnt get much dirt on a q-tip and it didn't smell at all. Maybe cause he is still young, only 6 months old.

 

[bpatters]

He may not need to be cleaned yet. You should check him once a week, including the sheath of his penis. If he's ok, let him be, and only clean if he needs it.

 

[Peanut7]

Do you have any advice on how to make that less torturing for him? I tried with a carrot , it distracts him for like 2 seconds and then he turns on his feet again. He doesn't wanna sit like that one on the video, only if I hold him on his back somehow.

 

[bpatters]

Here's another one -- I don't know whether it's any different: https://s226.photobucket.com/user/brimstone_photo/media/Pet Photos/medical/100_7765.mp4.html

 

[Peanut7]

Oh yes, I saw that one, and tried it, actually I think that was the way I did it and saw it doesnt have anything on the q-tip so I let him go. I will probably gonna do that from now on, cause he kinda get calmer when I roll him up in a small towel. Im just kinda scared that Im going to hurt him like that :/ Thanks for all advises!

 

[guineapig3583]

how do you post videos?

 

[SherwoodPigs]

Just wanted to say thank you for this thread - it made this process so much less stressful (on both of us I think) - we greatly appreciate it!!

 

[stephandcorey]

How often do we need to do this? I have never done it...

 

[PumpkinPig]

Thank you for posting this thread and video! I just adopted my first boy guinea pig and this information makes me feel better prepared to take care of him as best possible.

 

[bpatters]

@stephandcorey, you need to check at least once a week, and clean as often as necessary. As your boar ages, or if you house him on wood shavings or something like carefresh, you may need to check more often.

 

[LucidCavies]

@CanadianComforts could you use extra virgin coconut oil or something maybe a little easier to find in the cupboards

 

[LucidCavies]

@CanadianComforts sorry the above post was meant for you

 

[LilliAndFelix]

Felix looks nothing like that when I clean him! He squirms and throws a fit.

Img! Our piggies have the same name! I thought I was weird for calling my Piggie Felix as that is what you may call a cat! LOL!

 

[TheDNDWizard]

Can you use coconut oil?