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My guinea pig has a red mark on its back?
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Bill & Ted
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That area above his bum is the end of his spine or tail bone. It’s that spot guinea pigs also have a grease gland which produced grease which keeps the coat weatherproofed and also is used to scent their fur when they groom. It can very occasionally become infected, or they can produce a little too much and their coat can become a bit clogged up. If it looks sore and he “is off it” then I would arrange a vet appointment x
here’s a link to Our Care Guidesit has lots of info on grease glands and boar bits
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That area above his bum is the end of his spine or tail bone. It’s that spot guinea pigs also have a grease gland which produced grease which keeps the coat weatherproofed and also is used to scent their fur when they groom. It can very occasionally become infected, or they can produce a little too much and their coat can become a bit clogged up. If it looks sore and he “is off it” then I would arrange a vet appointment x
here’s a link to Our Care Guidesit has lots of info on grease glands and boar bits
Daily Care Guides
Hi!
Your boy has an overactive grease gland, which also looks somewhat sore as it shouldn't be as pink as this. I would recommend to have it vet checked.
More information on grease glands in this helpful boar care and problems guide here: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths