Bathing Guinea Pigs?

[jenniferanneharris]

Please move if this is in the wrong section, have had a look but couldnt work t where to put it - so please move if needed. Thanks

Now to the question....
I am getting conflcting information on how oftern guinea pigs need bathing etc? How oftern do you bath ** guinea pig etc - would be appricated. Have had s many diffrent ancwers and couldnt fnd it on here ... Thank you

 

[katiepops]

Hi there's no rule as such on how often to bathe them. It does seem to vary alot. I bathe mine every 4-6 weeks, occasionally more often with Stripes as he always seems to get mucky! Gorgeous Guineas shampoos are very good, keeps their coats soft and shiny and smells good.

 

[Laura-CCC4]

Have you had a read of this thread?

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=47314

It may answer some of your questions.

 

[bobm]

That link re bathing is so usefull, thank you.
Can anyone tell me how old a pig should be before you bath them or how tame they would need to be?
Thanks.

 

[Wiebke]

Personally, I would wait until a baby is at least 3-4 months old (unless it is VERY mucky!) and I usually wait until a piggy has settled in before I bathe it (unless the piggy is VERY dirty)!

Use your instinct and common sense; you will know when one of your new piggies is still very panicky and likely to freak out completely.

 

[katiepops]

Have you had a read of this thread?

http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=47314

It may answer some of your questions.

That's a brilliant guide Laura, thank you.
I'll direct people to that in future.

 

[jenniferanneharris]

That link re bathing is so usefull, thank you.
Can anyone tell me how old a pig should be before you bath them or how tame they would need to be?
Thanks.

My next question would have been the same so thanks

Thanks guys for that link- very informative. will save the link.