2007-06-22 05:30:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Also, I want to give them a bath, but i don't have guinea pigs shampoo. can i use regular soap?
2007-06-22 05:38:50 · update #1
I used to give my guineas baths all the time. Just make sure to use a really mild soap, like baby shampoo, warm (not hot) water, and avoid their eyes. Wrap them in a towel when you're done and use a blow dryer on low to dry them completely. Don't let them dry on their own because they can get too cold. Good luck! I'm so glad you were able to rescue them.
2007-06-22 05:38:38 · answer #1 · answered by *Cara* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go to a petshop and pick up a small animal cleaning soap, there are plenty available that are suitable.
You should get the piggies checked by a vet, if they're rescues there's no telling what problems they might have. They need their teeth and skin checked for starters. Do make sure they're passing proper, formed pellets, no diarrhoea.
Chalice
2007-06-22 13:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you don't have any pet shampoo, I recommend a gentle soap. Wash them in the bathtub. But make sure you brush them once they are done or they will get knots and stuff in there fur.
Make sure you hold them under there bottom because they don't like there feet dangleing.
2007-06-22 12:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when we rescued our guinea pig clyde he was in terrible shape. i used dawn to clean him off with because he was so bad. but after that i would recommend getting the soap that is made for them.
2007-06-22 14:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give them a bath. i use to give my little pig a bath once every 2 weeks with baby wash. it was mild on them and they smelled good. you just need to hold them so they do not think there are falling.
2007-06-22 12:34:57 · answer #5 · answered by natasha b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could probably just stick them in a sink of warm water and bath them...They are rodents so they should be able to swim.
2007-06-22 12:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by mrb1017 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can give them a bath in the sink but you wnat to make sure that you keep water away from there ears and you want to make sure they get completly dry...
2007-06-22 12:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by km2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry...
i dont hav answer
I'm typing this to appreciate you. Nice work friend.
I hope, people have already helped you with their kind answers.
2007-06-22 12:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Sais 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may also need to treat them for mites.
http://www.guinealynx.com/mites.html
Good luck.
2007-06-22 12:43:04 · answer #9 · answered by El 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋