Groomers

[Don Guinea]

Hello all

I’m looking for a groomer in East London preferably but can travel if worst comes to worse

Tbh, our girls as much as they take care of themselves do need hair trimming every few weeks and are none to impressed with any of us doing it, despite all the bribes in the world so the job isn’t always the best

Would like to know if their is any services that anyone could recommend

Cheers

 

[Betsy]

You could always have a look at my hair cutting guide for assistance.

Thread 'An Illustrated Guide to Hair Cutting'

Apr 22, 2020

1 Why and when are haircuts necessary?
- Why are haircuts necessary?
- Which areas need the most attention?
- What is the purpose of a short summer haircut for long-haired guinea pigs?
2 Pre-cut bathing
- No baths, bum baths or full baths?
- Bathing tips
3 Haircut preparation
- What you need for a haircut
- Scissors or small dog clippers?
- Tips for unruly or skittish piggies
-...

• Betsy
• Replies: 7
• Forum: Grooming Care

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[AidaB]

We had a long haired foster piggy staying with us for 4months. He hated anything hair related. (Unfortunately boar glue regularly needed chopping out!)
I finally caved and brought some decent small pet grooming scissors, which was a game changer.
Basil hated hair cuts- but it was a lot easier. Little & often and he eventually had a summer haircut, just before heading off to his new home.

I just sat on the floor or at the table with an apron on me- piggy on newspaper and everything near by including snacks. I always stopped when the veg ran out and waited a couple of days before the next haircut. It was definitely a choppy look but he would popcorn away after returning home to his friend.

Keep trying- it will probably get easier.

 

[Don Guinea]

You could always have a look at my hair cutting guide for assistance.

Thread 'An Illustrated Guide to Hair Cutting'

Apr 22, 2020

1 Why and when are haircuts necessary?
- Why are haircuts necessary?
- Which areas need the most attention?
- What is the purpose of a short summer haircut for long-haired guinea pigs?
2 Pre-cut bathing
- No baths, bum baths or full baths?
- Bathing tips
3 Haircut preparation
- What you need for a haircut
- Scissors or small dog clippers?
- Tips for unruly or skittish piggies
-...

• Betsy
• Replies: 7
• Forum: Grooming Care

• 

Thank you I will do !

 

[Don Guinea]

We had a long haired foster piggy staying with us for 4months. He hated anything hair related. (Unfortunately boar glue regularly needed chopping out!)
I finally caved and brought some decent small pet grooming scissors, which was a game changer.
Basil hated hair cuts- but it was a lot easier. Little & often and he eventually had a summer haircut, just before heading off to his new home.

I just sat on the floor or at the table with an apron on me- piggy on newspaper and everything near by including snacks. I always stopped when the veg ran out and waited a couple of days before the next haircut. It was definitely a choppy look but he would popcorn away after returning home to his friend.

Keep trying- it will probably get easier.

Thanks I will go on, the girls deserve us doing it more than anyone else really

 

[Merab]

During COVID I offered to cut my husband’s hair for him, being a caring and considerate wife
His response was a definite’no chance - I’ve seen Priscilla’



She made fur trimming a challenge but didn’t seem bothered by the less than perfect haircuts

 

[Betsy]

She made fur trimming a challenge but didn’t seem bothered by the less than perfect haircuts

I managed to cut Priscilla's hair and it was fine. Mainly cos she was attacking you with her teeth!

 

[Gem789]

If you really struggle to do it yourself,maybe try ringing your local vets.One of mine will cut their fur and it's the vet nurse that does it.