I was giving all my piggies their lap time just a moment ago and was holding, hand feeding, and petting one of our babies (Benedict).
I was scratching his rump when I noticed dandruff coming loose. I checked him over and it's only in that one spot, but I would like to take care of it now rather than later.
He will be 4 weeks old on Tuesday and was wondering if he is old enough for a light bath? I have Cain&Able brand conditioning shampoo specifically for sensitive skin that I use on my adult pigs and it helps with dandruff. Here is the shampoo listing: (broken link removed)
It's all natural and my adult pigs haven't had any issues with it and it makes their coats soft and clean (I bathe them every 4-6 weeks as needed, mostly my boar who gets VERY stinky).
It was recommended to be by guinea pig owners.
Is it safe to give his rump and quick wash to clear up the dandruff? Or is there another option I should try like coconut oil?
I was scratching his rump when I noticed dandruff coming loose. I checked him over and it's only in that one spot, but I would like to take care of it now rather than later.
He will be 4 weeks old on Tuesday and was wondering if he is old enough for a light bath? I have Cain&Able brand conditioning shampoo specifically for sensitive skin that I use on my adult pigs and it helps with dandruff. Here is the shampoo listing: (broken link removed)
It's all natural and my adult pigs haven't had any issues with it and it makes their coats soft and clean (I bathe them every 4-6 weeks as needed, mostly my boar who gets VERY stinky).
It was recommended to be by guinea pig owners.
Is it safe to give his rump and quick wash to clear up the dandruff? Or is there another option I should try like coconut oil?