infected bum?

[guineapiggylover8899]

my guineapig 2.5 years male has a raw protruding butt / gland can anyone help I'm so worried

https://www.reddit.com/r/guineapigs/comments/10ljbls

 

[Piggies&buns]

You will need to see a vet as soon as you can.

When your registration is complete you may like to add a picture (you will see ‘ attach files’ below the message box when completion occurs)so we can see what is going on, but only a vet can give you a diagnosis and correct treatment

 

[guineapiggylover8899]

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i included my reddit post which has the photos are you able to view that ?

 

[Piggies&buns]

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i included my reddit post which has the photos are you able to view that ?

No nothing can be seen - only the words, no pictures.
Please do add pictures directly to this thread when you can and to save any of us clicking through third party links

 

[Piggies&buns]

Your avatar is now showing as ‘new born pup’ so you should be able to add a picture using ‘attach files’ now

 

[guineapiggylover8899]

thank u. attached images below

 

[Siikibam]

Please have him see by the vet. That’s not his grease gland, it looks like his bottom bits are pushing outwards somehow. How long has he been like this and how has his pooping been?

 

[weepweeps]

Good luck at the vets. Hope you can get an appointment as soon as possible

 

[guineapiggylover8899]

Please have him see by the vet. That’s not his grease gland, it looks like his bottom bits are pushing outwards somehow. How long has he been like this and how has his pooping been?

i just noticed it today. he’s been completely fine behavior wise. pooping and peeing as normal

 

[Piggies&buns]

Please do see a vet asap
This could be impaction but if it is the first time it has happened, then there could be other underlying causes.
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[guineapiggylover8899]

he has been pooping fine? could it still be impaction?

 

[Piggies&buns]

he has been pooping fine? could it still be impaction?

The guides I linked in explain that impaction doesn’t always stop them passing normal poops. It also explains that impaction can be secondary to other health conditions. It may also not be impaction, but with a swollen bottom in a boar, it is just one of the possibilities
Please do see a vet for a diagnosis

When you have health concerns, then it is best to switch from the routine lifelong weekly weight checks and instead weigh them daily as it can help you gauge what is going on with their hay intake. Hay intake is usually the first thing to reduce if they are feeling under the weather.

 

[guineapiggylover8899]

update i sent pictures to a local emergency vet who said she can see him in the morning. says it looks like anal prolapse & will need x-rays

 

[Bill & Ted]

Good luck I hope it’s nothing serious for your little chap

 

[RosieLily]

Fingers and paws crossed for your boy. Do keep us updated!

 

[Wiebke]

Hi

Good that you could secure an emergency appointment.
Prolapses from the anus are much, much rarer than impaction but they can sadly happen in both genders.

I am keeping my fingers crossed for your boy.

 

[Wheekallweek]

Good luck, hope the vet can help him feel better!

 

[VickiA]

Oh poor little chap. Well done for getting in contact with the vet & hope he is soon more comfortable.

 

[Merab]

Poor boy.
Hope the vet can get him sorted out.
Well done for managing to get a vet appointment so promptly.
Holding you in my thoughts