How do you bath a piggy?

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Hi as i am new with guinea pigs i was wanting to know if the time came i needed to bath my piggies what shampoo too use and what temp the water should be. I am lucky as my piggies clean theirself as there got short coats but was just wanting to know what to do if the need comes.

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Hi sugarbear, there is some debate over how often you should bathe your piggys and there are several posts about it on the forum.

My pigs have a variety of hair types and the longer ones tend to need bathing more frequently than the short coated ones.

My top tips:

-Water should be luke warm - not as hot as you would bathe or shower in.
-There should be something non slip at the bottom of the bowl/sink/bath to prevent the pig from panicking and trying to jump out.
-The water should not be too deep (see picture) pig needs to be able to hold thir nose out of it.
-Only bathe one pig at a time
-Use a shampoo that fits the purpose - see the gorgeous guineas website for advice on what would be best
-Have a towel to hand - I tuck one into my top (like a napkin) so that I dont get wet and can wrap the piggy as soon as she comes out of the water.
- I usually wrap two pigs up together (with towel in between) so that they are calm and still after their bath.
- Dont worry if its not easy first time

Here is lavender having a bath (there was a pair of hands just off camera just in case). She loves to sit in the water but her sister hates it.

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thank you so much...i mean my piggies dont need it at the momment but it is good to know what to do when the time comes :-)
 
If your piggie is very frightened and you don't mind getting wet all over yourself, you can wash it over the sink while holding it on the arm. That way it will feel a lot safer and not as afraid of drowning. I speak to it the whole time, that reassures it.

If you have two, have the other nearby and have them drying next to each other; that way they're calmer.

Make sure that the longer or rougher haired piggies don't go straight back in the hay when wet - or they'll pick up all the dust and dirt you just washed out! You can distract them with a nice portion of grass or veg...

If your guinea pig has a thick white discharge from the eyes after the bath don't be worried. That's been cleaning the piggie's eyes.
 
I have a basin in the bath and bathe them that way. The girl's love to sit on my hand kinda half-way up my wrist whilst in the water in the basin, it must make them feel safer. I then have to try to wash them with my other spare hand - not an easy task! They are nearly 2 years old and not once have I ever come away bone dry - I've been drenched every time.
 
I bathed my 2 earlier in the week...Smudgie wasn't very happy & kept jumping onto my front & clinging on for dear life as I was leaning over the sink.needless to say I was probably wetter than he was! Coco is much more laid back she just lets me get on with it.They looked lovely when they had dried out their hair was all bouffant & silky soft thanks to Gorgeous Guineas shampoos.
 
Nothing to add to the great advice you had from previous posters, other than on the shampoo. For good piggie shampoos, try www.gorgeousguineas.com

Best ones I've ever used! I recommend the EasiRinse, or the Just for Boars for boys. Posh 'n' Go is great for long-hairs.
 
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