Kaytee spray on shampoo

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I bought Kaytees Quick and instant spray shampoo and was wondering if it was ok to use. I thought it would be a better alternative to washing my guinea pig since hes older and baths are very stressful but then I read that its not so safe. What are peoples thoughts on it?
 
Does your piggy actually need bathing - is he not able to keep himself clean now?

I don’t know anything about this product, but I don’t think a leave on shampoo spray would be something I’d ever use. Surely it is going to leave chemicals on his body - something he may lick off and ingest?
 
I don't know this product, but I wouldn't use anything on my piggies except plain water, and only then if they really needed it. I've only ever had to resort to a bit of water bath when Pedro peed on the counter so his feet got wet and I needed to rinse him off in the sink. Other than that I've used coconut oil to rub in and loosen up matted hair around the grease gland. Coconut oil is a natural non toxic thing to use which wouldn't harm your piggies skin, nor if they did ingest it while grooming themselves. So I would steer clear of Kaytee myself.
 
LollyJJ said:
I don't know this product, but I wouldn't use anything on my piggies except plain water, and only then if they really needed it. I've only ever had to resort to a bit of water bath when Pedro peed on the counter so his feet got wet and I needed to rinse him off in the sink. Other than that I've used coconut oil to rub in and loosen up matted hair around the grease gland. Coconut oil is a natural non toxic thing to use which wouldn't harm your piggies skin, nor if they did ingest it while grooming themselves. So I would steer clear of Kaytee myself.
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Oh ok thanks! Ive never thought of using coconut oil, I might try that :)
 
mls18 said:
I bought Kaytees Quick and instant spray shampoo and was wondering if it was ok to use. I thought it would be a better alternative to washing my guinea pig since hes older and baths are very stressful but then I read that its not so safe. What are peoples thoughts on it?
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Try bum baths with plain baby warm water to clean the mucky areas and use coconut oil for the grease gland.

Here are our practical tips on how to best look after boars and older piggies without bombarding them with chemicals:
Boar Care: Bits, Bums & Baths
Caring for Older Piggies and Facing the End - A helpful and supportive information collection
 
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