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I would get him checked just in case. Better safe than sorry. But it is worth saying that one of my old pigs, a Sheltie, hated being brushed generally, even when there were no tangles, because he associated the brush with tugs and tangles, and was especially sensitive around the back end (I...

Absolutely gorgeous! They look like maybe a trim and a brush would be a good start! I have a long haired but her hair looks silkier and easier to brush than those guys. I brush her once a week and keep her hair just short enough to clear the floor. Any tatts I just cut away, rather than...

Hi all Hope you are well and your pigs too. Back in March this year, our 4-5 year old rescue pig Dottie had a bit of a clicking sound on one side of her chest so was given a course of antibiotics. There were no other obvious symptoms, we caught it early I think, the noise was very short...

Thanks for linking in my guide @The Pig. I used to trim The Ever Beautiful Betsy's flowing locks every 6 weeks. It took quite a long time for her to get used to being trimmed and to sit nicely as in the videos. She would often go around for a couple of days with it half done and then when...

I've got a long haired piggy she's some sort of mix I'm not sure what. My best advice is to keep the bum and sides short. It saves on too many baths, too much brushing. I find the best and quickest way with rusty is with a decent pair of scissors. She doesn't sit still I have to be very careful...

Wow, the Rapunzel of guinea pigs

Not sure why they just need a weekly brush one is an semi-long coat and the other has long hair. Never any tats. Sometimes a bit of poop to cut away but not always. Maybe just the type of hair they have…?

I have a corded shark in the house as I have 2 dogs and a daughter with very long hair! I have been pleasantly surprised and pleased with it, I've not yet encountered a blockage and I like being able to wash it through etc, it replaced a very old Dyson which, until it died, had a lot to live up...

4 Care tips for reduced mobility The practical tips in the following do not just apply for guinea pigs with paralysis or advanced arthritis but generally for any guinea pigs that are not moving about because they are ill or frail, recovering from an operation or –thankfully more rarely –...

I have had long haired guinea pigs and have chosen to cut their hair short rather than brush or comb them (which they loathed). I trim their skirts at the back which tend to get wet from their wee. Look forward to pics of your girls.

Hi All, Apologies for the long essay but my mind is going into overdrive and I’m at my wits end ends :( First time owning guinea pigs and I have posted a couple of threads before this. Brought home 6 week old guinea pigs on 23/03/25 (Sunday) from a hobby breeder. The next day I noticed the...

I’m sorry I can’t help much with the grooming as I don’t have long haired guinea pigs. Young guinea pigs are always a bit wriggly so can require lots of patience. You should try to make it a positive (or at least not negative) experience with nice food on offer even if they don’t want it. It...

Hi all, I picked up 2 sows today as their owner could no longer look after them. Also just a disclaimer - this is not their cage at my house. Their hair is very long, thick, and matted, mainly on their bottom back/bum area. They look quite uncomfortable when they walk, I need to check their...

Hi all! I've come to this forum for some help as Reddit seems to not be giving me any atm! Also before I start I wish to inform you that I'm not the best at writing so this post will be in bullet points and straight to the point. First off some info on my situation; I live in the UK, i also live...

I keep my long haired boy trimmed all the time. Year round the hair around his sides and bottom is kept short so it doesn’t drag on the ground. They are on disposable bedding as they live in a shed so it’s important to keep bits of megazorb out of his hair! As they are In my shed, in winter...

My long haired piggie pepper has some texel in him (we think) I have found using a comb is better than a brush, a fairly wide tooth one will be best for him, although in the summer I cut peppers hair short which may be a good option for you and then you can get him used to brushing as it grows...

If it is now too matted to brush them out, then they will need to be cut out carefully (cutting the hair can at the skin if it is too tight also so you may need a vet nurse to help). I have a long haired boy and I make sure to keep the hair around his back end and legs always cut short and never...

Hello! I am Kay, currently the manager for five wonderful girls. I might as well post about them here since I always seem to have stories to share and things to discuss. I love them and have found a great deal of reward in looking after them, being their human, and learning about such amazing...

Long haired piggies need their hair to be kept in check with regular brushing and cutting. I have a long haired piggy and I cut his hair so none of it ever drags on the ground. He is brushed but he doesn’t really like it. I’m summer his hair is cut shorter all over so he doesn’t get hot

Haha, like shearing a sheep 😂😂 Yes, that was another option I was thinking of, just to cut it all and start over again!