Clumpy stinky poo :(

[DCguineapigs]

Hi-I have 2 male piggies about 4 years old. One or both piggies have soft, clumpy, really stinky poos. We took them off all veggies about 3 weeks ago and started giving them each a daily dose of bene-bac. They always have a plentiful supply of Timothy grass hay and we feed them oxbow pellets. No improvement unfortunately Any suggestions?

 

[Wiebke]

Hi-I have 2 male piggies about 4 years old. One or both piggies have soft, clumpy, really stinky poos. We took them off all veggies about 3 weeks ago and started giving them each a daily dose of bene-bac. They always have a plentiful supply of Timothy grass hay and we feed them oxbow pellets. No improvement unfortunately Any suggestions?

Hi and welcome

Please check your boys for potential impaction, a chronic progressive condition that affects about 10% of older boars. Impaction cannot be medically controlled but you can stabilise it for a while with diet and regular cleaning out care.
If that is not the case, please see a vet.

These links here tell you more about impaction (both care with videos and helpful diet advice) and boar specific problems:
Impaction - How To Help Your Guinea Pig.
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[DCguineapigs]

Thank you! I will check for that.