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[Chrissie101]

My daughter gave our piggie Phenieas a bath today and seen this on his backside. I think it’s his grease gland but we can’t understand why it is orange.. can anyone give me some advice please and Thankyou.

 

[Chrissie101]

 

[Siikibam]

That does appear to be his grease gland. They can sometimes be a little bare so you see the skin underneath. Have a look at the guide I’ve linked to below for more info on body quirks.

Guinea pig body quirks - What is normal and what not?

May I ask why said piggy was being bathed? Was he a bit grubby? And the bathing was supervised?

 

[Sweet Potato]

This looks normal to me but both my piggies have dark hair and skin so their grease glands don't look this colour.

 

[Chrissie101]

That does appear to be his grease gland. They can sometimes be a little bare so you see the skin underneath. Have a look at the guide I’ve linked to below for more info on body quirks.

Guinea pig body quirks - What is normal and what not?

May I ask why said piggy was being bathed? Was he a bit grubby? And the bathing was supervised?

He was giving a bath because it has been a good while since he’s had one. He was getting a little stinky. And Thankyou for your feedback it’s really appreciated

 

[Wiebke]

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Hi!

It is likely an overproductive grease gland.
You can find pictures and cleaning tips in our illustrated boar care guide: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths

 

[Siikibam]

If he’s stinky you can just do a bum bath rather than full. Was he smelling of urine or something else? Remember they do scent mark

 

[weepweeps]

Hello. I’ve just cleaned my boars grease gland and it was a bit orange too. As long as it’s not red or swollen it’s fine.

 

[Roselina]

One of my boars has a ‘busy’ grease gland - I tend to clean it with a tiny blob of coconut oil on a soft cloth - that removes anything and means you don’t need to bath him every time and it’s gentle