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Here is the link again. Welcome to my very first time doing a Guinea pig impaction cleaning.
As Guinea Pigs are Coprophagic which means they eat there own droppings to help there own digestive process.
Guinea pig impaction. Impaction is the build up of faecal material in the anal sack of the guinea pig. When you look at your guinea pig you may notice that there is a big plug like area that is full of poop. This is both painful for the guinea pig and at its worst can kill your guinea pig.
Guinea Pigs are coprophagic which means they eat their own droppings as part of their normal digestive process. In most cases they are selective eating only the smaller moister droppings which they usually take directly from the anus. Guinea Pig Impaction occurs in older Boars.
This is where the muscles in the Perineal Sac become weak and are no longer able to expel faecal pellets. As Guinea Pigs are Coprophagic which means they eat there own droppings to help there own digestive process. There are two types of fecal pellets known as Caecal Faeces and Fecal Pellets.
FAECAL IMPACTION IN GUINEA PIGS Faecal impaction is a condition seen most commonly in entire male guinea pigs after 2-3 years of age. The exact reason for its occurrence is unknown but it is thought that the increased size of the testicles and fat deposit in the scrotal sac prevents faeces from falling out of the rectum. Obviously the most noticeable sign of an impaction is a plug of faeces in the guinea pigs anal sac.
However sometimes this isnt visible in which case look out for a lethargic pig who seems to be pooping less than usual - unless the impaction is very bad and has gone unattended for a long time then they wont necessarily completely stop passing faeces. If a guinea pig becomes impacted which can often happen in older boars the faecal mass needs to be manipulated out and then left in case the guinea pig needs to ingest some of it. This is because the faecal mass is often made from the droppings that a guinea pig would normally reingest and is part of their normal digestive process.
But impaction is a progressive weakening of the musculature of the back end so it will eventually come back and get worse. We have also included several videos in the guide. Here is the link again.
Impaction - How To Help Your Guinea Pig. Impaction The Guinea Pig Forum. Discussions taking place within this forum are intended for the purpose of assisting you in discussing options with your vet.
Any other use of advice given here is done so at your risk is solely your. He is still eating and I am pretty sure he is pooping. It is just that I am wondering is that is an early sign of impaction.
I can see the one poop sticking out when I pick him up but I just apply pressure and it comes out. So what do you guys think if you hve had experience with impaction please share. I checked on guinea lynx and his is nothing.
Impaction is the build-up of faecal material in the anal sack of the guinea pig because the muscles of the anus have weakened and the guinea pig is no longer able to expel the soft poo. This results in the Poo compacting in the anus making it. Fecal impaction is most commonly identified in older guinea pigs especially boars but the etiology is unknown Fig.
Soiled bedding combined with inguinal sebaceous secretions can become adhered to the scrotum and anus potentially resulting in inguinal gland infections and fecal impaction. Male boar guinea pig impaction and cyst removal at Cavy Central Guinea pig rescue - YouTube. Male boar guinea pig impaction and cyst removal at Cavy Central Guinea pig rescue.
This little piggie is one of many that I have had come through rescue with extreme impaction. This piggie arrived on the 20th of August 201. Impaction - poop trouble.
You do not need to regularly clean the anal sack area unless there is a case of impaction that you are dealing with. The anal sack area contains a lining with vital secretions that are important to the nutrition of your guinea pig. GUINEA PIG IMPACTION CLEANING - YouTube.
Welcome to my very first time doing a Guinea pig impaction cleaning. I think I might have to do it once more but this was a good learning experience that. Jefferson is nearly 8 years of age and this is a video series that I have long wanted to get produced for you.
This is the start and certainly it is full of. Fecal impaction is most commonly identified in older guinea pigs especially boars but the etiology is unknown Fig. Soiled bedding combined with inguinal sebaceous secretions can become adhered to the scrotum and anus potentially resulting in inguinal gland infections and fecal impaction.
A year old pig is young as far as Im concerned. And unless theres something unusual going on he shouldnt need any help with impactions. Its possible to stretch the muscles in the sac so that the pig has far worse problems as he ages than he would otherwise.
Donnelly T M 2013 Perineal Sac Impaction or Rectal Impaction. Clinical Veterinary Advisor Birds and Exotic Pets. Mayer J Donnelly T M.
Hawkins M G Bishop C R 2012 Disease Problems of Guinea Pigs. Ferrets Rabbits and Rodents Clinical Medicine and Surgery. Quesenberry K E Carpenter J W.
Chewys Big Day - About Guinea Pig Impaction Chewy after his visit to the vet today. Feeling much better now. One of the lesser fun things about guinea pigs is having to do boar cleanings.
This involves cleaning around the genitals of male guinea pigs to clear any build up of debris and stools. Impaction is the hard swelling of the anal muscles to the point that the guinea pig is unable to pass softer caecal pellets cecotropes. An impacted guinea pig will need to be cleaned out every week in accordance with Part 2 above.
Females and younger guinea pigs occasionally suffer from impaction as well.