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Putting Cream On Dry Guinea Pig Feet?!

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Superpiggies

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So i was in the pet shop recently, looking for some extra hay for this weekend. And, I overheard someone talking with a staff member about their guinea pig having dry feet/paws. And, couldn't resist but listen.. for some reason. But, back to topic. I heard the staff member say: "...Put some unperfumed creme on their paws..." (this was in danish) and I was shocked. She said that it should just be normal creme that maybe we use. Can you do this? Can you put creme for humans with dry hands on guinea pigs with dry paws?!
 
No! That is very dangerous. No human cream is suitable for guinea pigs. They have very different skin to us.
 
Sudocream is ok to use but needs to soak in, good for dry skin on feet. Handcream or moisturiser shouldn't be used
 
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