Cetaphil Cleanser good for cleaning grease gland
I use Cetaphil cleanser to clean my GP's grease gland. It is a liquid soap free cleanser for sensitive skin and is safe to use on (human) babies.
I put it on a q-tip or tissue and rub it on the spot that needs to be cleaned. I wait a few minutes for it to soften up the build up then take a tissue or another q-tip to wipe it off. The grease build up just slides off. Then I wipe with a damp cloth.
I tried dawn and other things but I had to scrub and my piggies hated it.
(I did check with the vet to make sure it was ok before I used it)
I put it on a q-tip or tissue and rub it on the spot that needs to be cleaned. I wait a few minutes for it to soften up the build up then take a tissue or another q-tip to wipe it off. The grease build up just slides off. Then I wipe with a damp cloth.
I tried dawn and other things but I had to scrub and my piggies hated it.
(I did check with the vet to make sure it was ok before I used it)
Well isn't that interesting. Just be sure to wrap them in a towel so they can't ingest anything. That might be worth a try for my boys, although I have had luck with coconut oil. My Smudgie, who I never thought even had a grease gland, has started getting all icky sticky the past month or so. I think he was just too malnourished to waste fat on something so silly in the past.
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Cetaphil cream is the only thing that helps my husband and my neice's horrible skin condition.
Sef, I hate that animal testing occurs, but as for Cetaphil itself, it is classified as a pharmecutical, so animal testing is required for approval of the active ingredients. As for the fact that cosmetic are tested in related companies, I don't like that, but families heath wins out here!
There are other products that fall under the same family of companies (Nestle, Galderma, Alcon, etc, etc) that I use for my pigs, such as Natural tears eye lubricant in conjuction with eye issues.
And I am eating gobstoppers right now, which are made by Wonka, which is owned by Nestle, which owns Galderma, etc. And I work for Alcon, which is owned by Nestle, etc, etc.
I may be a hypocrite, but at least I am a knowlegable one.
Cetaphil cream is the only thing that helps my husband and my neice's horrible skin condition.
Sef, I hate that animal testing occurs, but as for Cetaphil itself, it is classified as a pharmecutical, so animal testing is required for approval of the active ingredients. As for the fact that cosmetic are tested in related companies, I don't like that, but families heath wins out here!
There are other products that fall under the same family of companies (Nestle, Galderma, Alcon, etc, etc) that I use for my pigs, such as Natural tears eye lubricant in conjuction with eye issues.
And I am eating gobstoppers right now, which are made by Wonka, which is owned by Nestle, which owns Galderma, etc. And I work for Alcon, which is owned by Nestle, etc, etc.
I may be a hypocrite, but at least I am a knowlegable one.
I have no choice but to use the Cetaphil. I have extremely sensitive skin and I have to use it because I have periorificia (Facial) dermatitis.
I hate that companies test medications and other products on animals but one of my piggies, Pigglett, has extremely sensitive skin. Things like Dawn dish detergent are too harsh for him. This is the only thing that doesn't turn his skin bright red and make it peel.
We've had him a year and 4 months. He was a rescue pig and lady that runs the rescue said that when she took him in he had mites and ringworm.
His poor skin was traumatized she had to get him healthy before he could be adopted. So, I have to be careful what I bath him in or use to clean him. I don't want to irritate his delicate skin so this is what I use.
I hate that companies test medications and other products on animals but one of my piggies, Pigglett, has extremely sensitive skin. Things like Dawn dish detergent are too harsh for him. This is the only thing that doesn't turn his skin bright red and make it peel.
We've had him a year and 4 months. He was a rescue pig and lady that runs the rescue said that when she took him in he had mites and ringworm.
His poor skin was traumatized she had to get him healthy before he could be adopted. So, I have to be careful what I bath him in or use to clean him. I don't want to irritate his delicate skin so this is what I use.
I juat wanted to chime in and give praise for the Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut Oil. It has the ani-fungal properties and is amazing for the grease gland. It has done a wonderful job on my 2 skinny girls skin.