i just got two g pigs and do i have to wash them?
2006-11-26 11:08:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I have had 5 and i was told to Never wash them. I don't think they make any shampoos that are specifically for guinea pigs, and they can get cold easily when wet. I never took the chance, and just brushed them with a Soft brush, like a tooth brush, and kept their cages clean.
2006-11-26 11:11:42 · answer #1 · answered by Stark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had three guinea pigs. I used to think that it was fun to wash them in the sink. I would make sure the water was warm but not too warm and after I would wrap them in towels and put them back in their cages. But now that I think about it, it was extremely stressful on them.
I would only recommend putting them in a small basin with just enough water to cover their feet if they have feces stuck to their feet. Other than that, I wouldn't recommend bathing them.
2006-11-26 12:06:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sabrina F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I have pet mice and they go swimming in the kitchen sink all the time. Many times I wash them with a mild shampoo and then towel dry them slightly with a soft cloth. After that they will lick themselves the rest of the way dry. When they are completely dry I pat them down with Johnson & Johnson baby powder. Believe me....They love it and so will your Guinea Pigs.
2006-11-26 11:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I gave my Guinea Pig baths in warn water with out soap, and she loved it! It never hurt her.Their little feet can become messy if the cage has some messes and when don't they mess in their cages. I would hold Squeckie in a warm towel from the drier so she didn't get chilled. I just loved that little fur ball.I miss her.
2006-11-26 11:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by Pamela V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can but only when needed
use lukewarm water and mild baby shampoo
dry your guinea pig thoroughly & keep it away from drafts because it can easily catch a cold
2006-11-26 11:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can but it depends. If it a long haired piggie you should more often than a short haired. You can buy special shampoo at Petco or Petsmart. I hope I helped!
2006-11-26 11:13:53 · answer #6 · answered by Dollface 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i heard of the LONG hair ones gettin baths w/special shampoo!
2006-11-27 05:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by Cr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is some bath powder available for critters. helps to freshen them up.
2006-11-26 11:13:29 · answer #8 · answered by xecretz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋