Grooming Help with Peruvian hair mats!!

Sorry, but cutting is the only suggestion I've got.

The pig doesn't care how long her hair is, and she'd be happier without the mats and the shows, I'm sure. But if you're determined to show her, daily brushing would be a lot more effective than trying to get mats out without a hair cut.

I typically trim long-haired pigs, but I've seen people on this forum recommend Squeaky Clean Critters shampoo- any chance that would work for getting out mats, or at least loosening them up? Or is there any kind of conditioner that is pig-safe? Conditioner is amazing stuff in human hair, I have very tangly hair and it helps get my knots out much more easily.


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Oh! I guess I should have added more info. I usually brush her at least once a day. I should have added that this was AFTER her bath. I think she got them while being wrapped up to dry. I keep her hair trimmed to about 4 inches all around with shorter in the back. I know how to groom and care for her but was looking for advice to get these unexpected mats out.

P.S if you're just going to hate because I choose to show my piggy , you can keep opinions to your self

Nobody hates you because you show your pig, but we certainly don't recommend it. Pigs are shy, skittish animals, and they're much less stressed if they're kept at home in normal conditions rather than being taken out to shows. Shows are for humans, not pigs, and it's easy to find an animal that likes attention from strangers, such as a dog, if you want to show one.

bpatters, I understand that guinea pigs are shy animals that do better in the comforts of home but don't think there's anything wrong with showing them for educational purposes. I didn't come here for someone to try to change my opinion. I only came for help with an unexpected situation. I assumed this forum was for The purpose of helping and did not realize it was against showing . I was just trying to find help without being met with negative opinions .