Do I Regret This? Absolutely….

[xRoan]

But was it for their own good? Also yes.

I shaved my two longhair girls today.

They look ugly. Poor Chia was my test subject, so her cut is… rough, to say the least, but she feels 100x better already in this heat. Sage had it a little better off but not by much.

The benefit of shaving, however, is that I was able to see that they still had remnants of ringworm on their backsides under all that fur. This way, I can get it treated and get them healthy.

The downside is that my job was poor at best and I’m now covered in white guinea pig hair.

 

[Guineawinny]

 

[weepweeps]

Lol. I’m sure they will forgive you if some coriander was on offer?

 

[Guineawinny]

Lol. I’m sure they will forgive you if some coriander was on offer?

yes, food is the answer to everything if you're a guinea pig

 

[xRoan]

It was a first for them so they were too nervous! I was shocked. They got lots of veg once they got back into the run, though!

 

[Betsy]

But was it for their own good? Also yes.

I shaved my two longhair girls today.

They look ugly. Poor Chia was my test subject, so her cut is… rough, to say the least, but she feels 100x better already in this heat. Sage had it a little better off but not by much.

The benefit of shaving, however, is that I was able to see that they still had remnants of ringworm on their backsides under all that fur. This way, I can get it treated and get them healthy.

The downside is that my job was poor at best and I’m now covered in white guinea pig hair.

Did you need to follow my hair cutting guide? Not a bad job for a first (or second) attempt. I hate shaving off all Betsy's beautiful mane too but it needs to be done so she doesn't overheat. You'll soon get used to seeing them with their shorn locks and it'll grow back.

An Illustrated Guide to Hair Cutting

 

[xRoan]

Did you need to follow my hair cutting guide? Not a bad job for a first (or second) attempt. I hate shaving off all Betsy's beautiful mane too but it needs to be done so she doesn't overheat. You'll soon get used to seeing them with their shorn locks and it'll grow back.

An Illustrated Guide to Hair Cutting

I am learning to groom dogs at the same time so I had a relative idea of what I was doing but yes, I did give your guide a read. It was incredibly helpful!

I’ll do the manes this evening haha. I didn’t have a ton of time this morning but wanted to get their bodies done as it’s supposed to be 85F today!

 

[Betsy]

I did give your guide a read. It was incredibly helpful!

I very pleased you found it helpful. It took me over a year and an awful lot of revisions to get it just right.

 

[Zanzan]

Ohhhh I think they look lovely....like two little sheep!

 

[h.h.lovecraft]

My piggies also had to get shaved because of ringworm. They both look ridiculous, but it's kind of cute One pig is bald directly on top of her head and the other one looks like a horse from one angle now. OH I also had to edit this to add that this was not my cutting job, the vet did it lol

 

[Merab]

But was it for their own good? Also yes.

I shaved my two longhair girls today.

They look ugly. Poor Chia was my test subject, so her cut is… rough, to say the least, but she feels 100x better already in this heat. Sage had it a little better off but not by much.

The benefit of shaving, however, is that I was able to see that they still had remnants of ringworm on their backsides under all that fur. This way, I can get it treated and get them healthy.

The downside is that my job was poor at best and I’m now covered in white guinea pig hair.

They are still gorgeous.
Glad you spotted the ringworm remnants and can get it treated.
Priscilla had her fur shorn a few days ago. I’m not giving up the day job!

 

[PigglePuggle]

I still need to get the hair clippers on Jezzy and Blodwen but I practiced on piggy daddy first, they all use the same cordless clippers on a number 4 setting!

 

[VickiA]

It’s comfort that wins over style when the temperatures soar. They will thank you in the long term fir helping to keep them cooler.

 

[xRoan]

She is…. upset with me to say the least poor Cinnamon. She is part aby so my shave job looks awful but it’s just her rosettes not cooperating.

 

[theguineapigs]

Adorable!

 

[Betsy]

I bet she feels so much cooler now.

 

[xRoan]

She was upset the whole time, and once we were done she just kinda looked around like… oh!

 

[PigglePuggle]

She is…. upset with me to say the least poor Cinnamon. She is part aby so my shave job looks awful but it’s just her rosettes not cooperating.

That's a really great haircut, she looks all sleek and slim ready for her bikini or little black dress
Last year when I shaved Blodwen and Jezzy... well they really werent beach body ready at all, their was quite a lot of tubby tummy hiding under those winter pyjamas!

 

[Bill & Ted]

Don’t worry what they look like as long as they feel cooler in the heat that’s all that matters. you will be amazed at just how quick it grows back.
I use my husbands beard trimmer with a guard on Posh and she is like a spring lamb when she’s had it cut. posh is the cream one

 

[Merab]

When Priscilla has her summer fur do you can see her unusual colouring.
Her back end is cream on one side with a pale cream on the other side.
Her top end is black and white

It doesn’t come out well in the photo though.

 

[xRoan]

When Priscilla has her summer fur do you can see her unusual colouring.
Her back end is cream on one side with a pale cream on the other side.
Her top end is black and white
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It doesn’t come out well in the photo though.

Cinnamon’s white spot is way larger than it appears! Priscilla is gorgeous!

 

[xRoan]

Don’t worry what they look like as long as they feel cooler in the heat that’s all that matters. you will be amazed at just how quick it grows back.
I use my husbands beard trimmer with a guard on Posh and she is like a spring lamb when she’s had it cut. posh is the cream one
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Oh my gosh Posh is adorable!