Fur Can I Give My Guinea Pig A Bath?

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Hmmmm. I have heard over and over not to bathe pigs unless it's a medical reason, or they got so dirty they can't clean themselves... It also gets rid of the oils in a pigs fur, which make it flat and dull. If you have your heart set of bathing that piggy, use a SMALL ANIMAL shampoo only!!!! Dog and cat shampoos are too harsh, and not made for sensitive piggy skin. I would wait until a few other experienced members answer, as I'm not a bathing expert. Here's a link to a shampoo I personally would use: PETS INTERNATIONAL LTD Small Animal Supplies Instant Shampoo Critter 6 Oz - Pet Supplies - Small Animal Supplies - Sanitation & Hygiene

Certainly you can give him a bath. Just use a shampoo made for small exotic animals, rinse him thoroughly, and then dry him off.

Guinea pigs are very clean animals and don't usually smell. You might want to check to make sure his "skirt" isn't too long and isn't trapping pee and poop. You can trim it if it is. Also check to make sure he isn't lying in his own wastes. If so, you need to clean his sleeping spot more often.

Certainly you can give him a bath. Just use a shampoo made for small exotic animals, rinse him thoroughly, and then dry him off.

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@Guinea_lover327, just change "him" to "her."

@Guinea_lover327, if your pig is BROWN, and her fur is naturally WHITE, give her a bath!!!! I don't know about the ferret shampoo, but for me, I'd rather be safe than sorry. Look around online or at your local pet suppliers for guinea pig/exotic small animal specific shampoos!!!

For the third time,

Certainly you can give him a bath. Just use a shampoo made for small exotic animals, rinse him thoroughly, and then dry him off.

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Guinea_lover327 said:

Ok thank you I'll give her a bath right away and I'll get a different shampoo that is made for just guinea pigs..umm also I have another guinea pig,but her fur is naturally brown soo I can't see if it's dirty or not,should I give her a bath too

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If they've lived in the same place together for roughly the same time, then it's a safe bet they're as dirty as each other.

I'm really not sure where the notion that bathing is harmful came from...it's perfectly safe and good for them as long as you don't do it too frequently and dry out their skin, and use safe shampoo. I use Squeaky Clean, it's specifically for small animals/rodents and it's 6 bucks at Petsmart. Very mild, and has a nice baby powder scent.