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Overactive grease gland

Raymond92

Raymond92

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My 12 week old piggie is absolutely full of beans. He has been running around, playing with his friend and lots of humping… we have a pet bed with a white cushion on it and I noticed this morning that there were lots of brown sludgey stuff on it. Could this be a result of an overactive grease gland? Norbert is very happy, doesn’t appear to be in any pain so I’m not concerned. Was just a bit surprised to see this brown colour all over the pet bed.
 
If he has an overactive grease gland you will see his fur is a mess. It will be clumped together and sticky with grease.

I can only guess seeing as we can’t see, but it may be due to scent marking and crushed poop
 
Raymond92 said:
My 12 week old piggie is absolutely full of beans. He has been running around, playing with his friend and lots of humping… we have a pet bed with a white cushion on it and I noticed this morning that there were lots of brown sludgey stuff on it. Could this be a result of an overactive grease gland? Norbert is very happy, doesn’t appear to be in any pain so I’m not concerned. Was just a bit surprised to see this brown colour all over the pet bed.
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Hi

Please check the grease gland for yourself. We cannot comment sight unseen.

You can find pictures and treatment advice for an overactive grease gland via this link here. If you have any concerns, please see a vet: Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths
 
This is a photo of the ‘grease’ I noticed. There’s just so much of it there. I’m certain it’s not poo. It doesn’t have a smell to it
 

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This is a photo of the ‘grease’ I noticed. There’s just so much of it there. I’m certain it’s not poo. It doesn’t have a smell to it
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Have you had a check of the actual grease gland?
 
Yes I have - it seems clear to me - I can’t see an issue with it. I noticed this after he was very hormonal with his friend and very excited and doing lots of humping
 
Raymond92 said:
Yes I have - it seems clear to me - I can’t see an issue with it. I noticed this after he was very hormonal with his friend and very excited and doing lots of humping
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OK - so we can rather rule out the grease gland. Have you checked his anal sac for gunk?
 
Just had a Quick Look and I couldn’t see anything. The substance left behind doesn’t have a smell at all. I’m going to wash it and see if it happens again. I just didn’t know if this was something that was common
 
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