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Smelly Pigs ?

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Since i've changed to fleece, i've noticed my pigs have become a little smelly, in the past i've used foamy shampoo but it doesn't really do anything for smell, just for dirty marks.
I'm really scared about trying to wash my pigs in water as I'm nervous on how they'll react to it, so any shampoo, wash or cleaning advice would be great :)
 
I once bought this dry pet shampoo, it goes on like a mousse and just rubs in, smells like Johnsons baby powder really lush!

And the boys seem to enjoy it when I rub it into them lol. Kinky !

I tried fleece and didnt like it for that reason, the cage was awfully smelly even after just one day x
 
Is it the cage/fleece that smells or the pigs? I've noticed that when I put clean fleece down the boys see it as a challenge to cover it with their smell, so they mark it pretty quickly. I'm not sure there is anything you can do to stop this.
 
Hmmm, I guess a good bath is needed then. I know it's daunting the first time but it won't harm them. They might complain a bit though. I use shampoo from gorgeous guineas.
 
My boar Bumble love a bath - I was really shocked ! - as the girls hate it !
 
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