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poo in nails?

cococookie

cococookie

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hi just noticed today that coco has something stuck in between her nails. shall i try putting her in some warm water and taking it out? just looks like some dried up poo from where she’s been having loose stools
 

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cococookie said:
hi just noticed today that coco has something stuck in between her nails. shall i try putting her in some warm water and taking it out? just looks like some dried up poo from where she’s been having loose stools
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Hi!

You remove dried in poos by placing your piggy in a bowl with no more than 1 inch of warm water to soak the poos. Gently work off as much as you can and repeat the process as many times as needed; caked poo can be rather tricky to remove, especially when caked against bare skin. Dry off your piggy and keep indoors, warm (but not hot) and out of any drafts until they are fully dry.
 
Wiebke said:
Hi!

You remove dried in poos by placing your piggy in a bowl with no more than 1 inch of warm water to soak the poos. Gently work off as much as you can and repeat the process as many times as needed; caked poo can be rather tricky to remove, especially when caked against bare skin. Dry off your piggy and keep indoors, warm (but not hot) and out of any drafts until they are fully dry.
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ok thank you so much! :)
 
It happens at times. . I do same . . Gentle little bath. .
Well done . . Piggie looks comfy. .
 
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