how do you give a guinea pig a bath(please help i need it bad)?

Answer 1

Small animals will normally clean themselves...but I've bathe and brushed them too......I usually go to a small bathroom shallow sink, fill it 1/3 full of lukewarm hand washing temp water and put the piggy in. It squirmed a bit at first then sat there to finish the deed...I used mild J and J Baby Shampoo to lightly suds the water and then rub around gently. Rinse with same warm type of clean water using a small cup to control and rinse the soapiness.....Have an older towel on hand to wipe/fluff the piggy....cuddle and towel dry...I sometimes use a low heat blow dryer to completely dry as in winter time. Brush, fluff, and as good as new!!!!! smells good too!!! (PS: my piggy loved broccoli stems so munch.....)
Enjoy your piggy....I had a 2, then 5, over 7 years.....they are cute and were aware when I was in the room....they squeeled in their chirpy way....they were cute.....We had 3 babies and the babies were donated to the local children's library where we would visit.

Answer 2

Here are some pargraphs from other sites:
Bathing

If you do decide to bath your guinea pig, here are some helpful hints:


For a bath, fill a large tupperware container with an inch of water, and place a washcloth on the bottom so that your guinea pig has some traction. The water should be slightly warm, but not hot.

Small mammals have very sensitive skin, so powerful shampoos can be harmful. Most owners use a baby shampoo for general baths. If you are using a medicated shampoo (for killing parasites), then pick a shampoo that is safe for kittens (not cats, kittens!) or birds. Generally, you should only use a medicated shampoo when instructed by your vet.

Lather your guinea pig from the rump up to the back of the neck. Do not get any soap around the face. Be careful when rinsing to make sure no soap runs over their head and into their eyes or face.

Dry them gently with a towel, and then let them air-dry the rest of the way. If you have a heat-lamp, you can place them under it to keep them from getting chills, but you should make sure the heat lamp isn't too hot. As a general rule, it's bad to blow-dry a guinea pig, as the heat from the dryer can burn their skin. Take care to make sure there are absolutely no drafts where they are drying to prevent chills.

Try to limit the number of baths you give during the winter, as most homes tend to be cooler and more drafty during this time of year.

Never use a medicated/chemical shampoo on a nursing mother or on babies under two months of age. Also, don't use these shampoos on pregnant sows unless under the direction of your veterinarian. Some owners recommend that no baths be given at all to pregnant or nursing sows. Again, consult your veterinarian.

Okay, so your guinea pig will not thank you for a bath, but you will probably want to bath him from time to time, say twice a year!
A bathing regime is not difficult, and here are the key points.

1.Fill a bath or basin to a level where he can paddle but not drown.
2.Temperature should be lukewarm.
3.Use a small pet shampoo as sold by pet stores.
4.Avoid contact with the eyes (both you and the pet!)
5.Keep him supported as he may try to jump out, and could injure himself if allowed to escape from the confines of the bath/sink.
6.Wash gently, using your fingers, pressure is neither necessary nor comfortable.
7.After a final rinse wrap your gp in a clean towel, and hand dry, avoiding drafts especially whilst wet.
8. A hair drier can be used, but carefully, make sure not too hot, and shield the eyes.
About twice a year should be about right.



Here is a site that can be put into paragraphs but has some adorable pictures:
http://jackiesguineapiggies.com/bathingyourguineapig.html

Answer 3

We use bunny shampoo, but many different types of pet shampoo will be ok, as long as it is made for pets that wash themselves. Dog shampoo is not OK. A deep kitchen sink is a perfect place to wash a piggy. We put a towel in the bottom of the sink so they don't slip around. Then we add about 1-2 inches of lukewarm water. We put the pig in the water, Holding their front end out of the water so they don't get nervous, and use a small cup to get them wet. Add a few drops of shampoo, and rub gently, paying secial attention to the waxy area on a male's back end. Drain the soapy water, and run more lukewarm water into the other sink. Running water in the sink they are in can frighten them. Use the cup to pour fresh water over your pig until thouroughly rinsed. Don't get water in their ears! Wrap your pig in a towel, and rub gently until nearly dry. Keep it out of drafts until completely dry so it doesn't get ill. If you are keeping his cage clean, and it is big enough, a monthly bath should be all that is needed. Try the link below on how much cage is needed per pig, and find out how to make a large cage for less $ than a pet store cage.

Answer 4

I use baby shampoo on mine. And Dawn grease detergent on the back where the oil glands are. Sometimes the hair there gets all clumped up and I read in one of my books to use dawn on that one area. And rinse real good. My guniea pig loves a bath every other week. Just rinse them good and dry them off. And always hold them gently cause they will try and jump out. I use the bathtub.

Answer 5

You can get a tearless small animal at the pet store. I used to gently cradle the front while washing the back. Use lukewarm water and rinse real well when you are done. If You are afraid to get it wet you can dust it with cinchilla dust. Keep everything, soap or dust away from the eyes. I used to just use plain water on the his face.

Answer 6

well i own three. i just fill the baath tub up half way and let them swim around. its excercise. when it comes to bathing time, i take one by one and wash them with tear free baby shampoo. hand wash. no towels neccessary. then make sure they r rinsed. then take them out. towel dry them first. then blow dry fur.

Answer 7

Mine are all used to it. At first they didn't like it when I washed their faces. I use baby shampo, it doesn't seem to bother theri skin. Check out the webs they're really helpful.

http://guinealynx.com/
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&rls=GGGL%2CGGGL%3A2005-09%2CGGGL%3Aen&q=guinea+pig+health&btnG=Search
http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/guineapig

Answer 8

It's not recommended to bathe cavies. And if he has soiled himself, he's probably sick so take him to the vet. And don't cry "oh I dont have any money to take him to the vet"--because if you can't afford it, you shouldn't have a PET!!!

Answer 9

I will help with this one,
http://www.spca.bc.ca/AnimalCare/guineapigcare.asp

I miss them all so much. But, they are truly great pets and animals.

Answer 10

take a wipe and clean him