Boar Impaction: How to Clean a Male Guinea Pig

What impaction is

Impaction happens when the muscle around the anal sac weakens, often in older boars, and soft droppings collect instead of being eaten or passed.

Signs

• •Strong smell from the rear.
• •Fewer normal droppings in the cage.
• •A soft, swollen area around the bottom.

Cleaning

Ask your exotic vet to demonstrate gentle cleaning the first time. It usually involves warm water, a cotton bud dipped in a little oil and gentle pressure. Never force anything.

Ongoing care

• •Check older boars every few days.
• •Keep a high-hay diet.
• •Log each clean to spot changes in frequency.

When to call an exotic vet

This guide is general education, not veterinary advice. If your guinea pig stops eating, stops producing droppings, struggles to breathe, bleeds, or seems suddenly quiet, contact an exotic vet the same day. Guinea pigs hide illness, so small changes matter.