Sarah.aJones15
Junior Guinea Pig
I'd rather not bathe Bumble (a fit & well shorthaired smooth piggy) as he HATES the hairdryer. Could I use that dry shampoo like, for example, Batiste?
Dry Shampoo?
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piggyfan
No as it contains chemicals which irritate guinea pigs delicate skin. You could use small animal wipes like these,
Lecie89
Junior Guinea Pig
I've only bathed my pigs once as I saw needed and I didn't use a hair dryer. I turned my clothes dryer on to warm the bathroom up and towel dried them till they were dry. It takes a little while but it's better than them getting a chill from damp fur. The small animal wipes work well too.
Treacle
Teenage Guinea Pig
Only bathe them when needed. The only time I bath is long coats if needed, but I am more inclined to trim
the coat than wash. My young boars might need a bonding bath when they get to the hormonal stage.
the coat than wash. My young boars might need a bonding bath when they get to the hormonal stage.
Sarah.aJones15
Junior Guinea Pig
Thank you everyone - hubby is delighted that he's right!
Treacle - "bonding bath"? 've never heard of that & would like to know more please? I have two boars 8 months old that will have the very best life that I can give them. Poor little piggies!
Treacle
Teenage Guinea Pig
Only use if they start arguing, bath the piggies, clean the cage within an inch of its life, wash everything. Basically you are getting rid all dominance smells for the cage and the piggies.
Sarah.aJones15
Junior Guinea Pig
Thanks Treacle, really good to know. I'll tuck that info away for future ref. While mine bicker a bit, it's no more than that and, frankly, far less than my sister and I did at that stage! Mind you, neither of us would have appreciated a bonding bath, lol.
GuineapigMad199
New Born Pup
small pet wipes are better, I uses teh on mine and it only takes 2 minutes and there fur is clean and soft.
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