earwax

[lilmisscavy]

i've just checked my guinea-pig's ears and he has little bits of what looks like earwax. I'm not sure if they get that but just asking coz it seemed obvious, and if it is, what would be the best way of removing it? or can he do that himself? its just, as i have him out and about to bath him so i thought i'd ask beforehand.

thanks

 

[maryh]

Yes they can get earwax and it needs to be cleaned out because a build up can attract mites.
Ootodox on a bit of cotton wool is a good way to clean this.Just wipe round inside the ear lobe,do not poke into the ear.
If the build up is persistant clean the ears every week.

 

[gillypig]

Funnily enough i have just done Gilberts, good old ottodex, do the dogs and piggys every friday.

Amy.x. :smitten:

 

[lilmisscavy]

ok, i've never heard of "ottodex", where would i get some from? and how much would it be?

 

[maryh]

Otodex is available from pet stores.

Tip from me= warm olive oil works just as well,and if you have olive oil in your store cupboard anyway,saves buying the Otodex.!.

 

[lilmisscavy]

Cool, thanks! We have plenty of that in the cupboard Couldn't give Harvey a bath yesterday, he was making too much fuss so I thought it was best to leave him for the evening and try today at some point.