New Pig on the block!

[Amelioratione]

Hello! After many hours of reading here, I finally decided to introduce myself. I lived on a farm a majority of my life, and very much in love with animals. I am currently seeking a degree in psychology and I am a very new guinea pig owner.

I've learned so much already and I am so grateful. I learned not to use vita-drops in water, snack shacks, generic foods, too much of one veggie and much much more.

Now, onto my piggy. I have a male piggy, that is a little brown / black colour. He kind of reminds me of a beaver. I've lovingly named him Bandit. I literally found him outside a dumpster, in a box, near my condo. I took him to the vet, he was malnourished and had lice. He's currently lice free and putting on some weight! For now, I only have one, much to my dismay. I have read multiple times that guinea pigs require more than one. So, I will be looking into adopting another one as soon as possible.

I have a regular store cage, at the moment, I am currently planning out a C&C one. So, no worries. I know you all must be concerned! I give him as much floor time as possible because I am unhappy with his cage.

Lastly, I have a question about a couple of videos I found.
On this youtube profile, YouTube - WeeCompanions's Channel
There are some videos explaining how to clip your Guinea Pigs nails, and How to bathe your guinea pig. (I tend to learn better through the videos) I was wondering if these are acceptable practices.

Thank you for your time, and advice!

[Tamgirl1983]

Welcome ! I too have learned alot and continue to learn everyday. Good job taking such good care of your piggy! He is lucky to have you. Good luck with your C&C cage . They are alot of fun to build.

[guineapigluver1]

I watched the bathing video and I heard her say she gets one once a month, she does NOT need a bath once a month! Read this about clipping nails: Guinea Lynx :: Nail Clipping
Also a tip on clipping if you aren't sure about where the wuick is you can gently press with the nail clippers and if he jerks than you are too far back.

[Amelioratione]

Originally Posted by guineapigluver1

she does NOT need a bath once a month!

If she doesn't need a bath once a month how often should I bathe a guinea pig? I don't want to do it too much or too little.

Thank you for the link and the tip! Much appreciated.

[fourboys4now]

Long haired piggies need baths more often, but if your baby is a short hair, baths will need to be done on an as needed basis. Mine get one every 6 months or so. Please share pigtures of your baby!

[guineapigluver1]

Sorry I didn't reply sooner, I would have said just what fourboys4now said.

[Amelioratione]

my baby, being petted by my other baby. . I'm so happy, Bandit is looking so much better!