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Post by gprescueirleland on Sept 9, 2005 9:27:31 GMT
Two boys have been returned after being rehomed a year ago, through no fault of their owner.
One of the boyos has an over active grease gland, he's a sheltie.
I can't remember when reading about grease glands before wether neutering helps the condition.
I wouldn't like to neuter him, he gets on fine with his buddy and I wouldn't like to risk it unless it got worse and it was going to benifit him.
But just wondering for future reference does it help in severe cases?
It's not too bad at the moment and manageable.
Btw what is the best GG shampoo to use for greasy coats?
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Post by Chrissie "The Oils Lady" on Sept 9, 2005 10:58:17 GMT
Sorry to hear about the boys - that's very sad for them  Neutering won't help the situation, but regular applications of Swarfega will keep his grease gland in check. It can be used in between shampoos, so you're just doing a "back end dunk" to keep him clean. I do have a shampoo for greasy hair - if you would like to try some, just let me know. Chrissie |
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Post by gprescueirleland on Sept 9, 2005 11:36:51 GMT
Thanks Chrissie, we can't seem to get swarfega over here, would it be possible to buy a bottle of shampoo for greasy hair and mabey some swarfega?
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Post by Chrissie "The Oils Lady" on Sept 9, 2005 17:02:30 GMT
I'll be out and about tomorrow so will endeavour to find some Swarfega for you. I'll let you know then I can send that and the shampoo together.
I love the pigture of your two boys, I'm sure they will scrub up well! Good luck.
Chrissie
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Post by Susie (Barmy4Boars) on Sept 9, 2005 19:47:06 GMT
Hope it does the trick! I often have to do Prince's grease gland between baths as it gets back its usual yucky self so quick! Its not a big job! Hope it solves this boys problem too
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Post by gprescueirleland on Sept 14, 2005 14:35:31 GMT
Once you have the stuff I will e-mail you the address to send it to, since they are going to the UK there would be no point posting it all the way over to here when they will be over there. Let me know how much and I'll post it to you. Cheers ;D
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Post by Chrissie "The Oils Lady" on Sept 14, 2005 14:51:51 GMT
Hi there,
I haven't been able to find any Swarfega locally, but am going to a different set of shops tomorrow, so will hopefully get some there. If you have an urgent need for the shampoo in the meantime, just let me know.
Thanks, Chrissie
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Post by gprescueirleland on Sept 15, 2005 12:40:47 GMT
No rush, whenever you get it is grand, I gave them a wash with the origional shampoo to tide them over for now.
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Post by Chrissie "The Oils Lady" on Sept 20, 2005 10:11:27 GMT
Mission accomplished - at last!
I've now got the Swarfega (£3.00), Shampoo for greasy pigs (£4.25) plus £1.25 p&p. Just let me know wha you want me to do with them.
Cheers, Chrissie
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Post by piggieluv on Oct 6, 2005 22:06:45 GMT
I couldnt get any swarfega in the town I live but they had something which (apparently) is exactly the same. Its called the 'really good stuff hand cleaner' Im going to be cleaning Tails grease gland soon so shall let you know how I get on with it. I should say Tails grease gland has never been done before. I havent had him for long and I doubt the woman who had him before me did it.
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Post by Sandi on May 28, 2006 19:00:22 GMT
one of my boys has an over active grease gland, too. im in the midst of finding that stuff to get rid of it.
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