Grooming Thoughts on Kaytee Quick & Clean Instant Shampoo?

[sfjulie]

I've recently bought the Kaytee Quick & Clean Instant Shampoo for guinea pigs and I was wondering if this was a good way to keep your guinea pig clean every now and then. Is it safe as well? Please share your thoughts & thanks!

 

[pigger123]

I wouldn't use instant shampoo, it will leave chemicals on their fur and skin which they'll ingest while grooming themselves.

 

[bpatters]

I'm not a fan of instant shampoos for the same reasons that @pigger123 suggests.

 

[sfjulie]

Can you use it for baths if needed? Or even using one spray with super pets shampoo while bathing?

 

[Melissa Soun]

look up gorgeous guineas shampoo, its made for guinea pigs and it's so lovely, in the uk though

 

[bpatters]

You can get Squeaky Clean Critter Shampoo almost anywhere, and it's inexpensive. I don't think instant shampoos are designed for actual bathing.

 

[emileew00d]

I use a spray shampoo every once in a while. I always rub it in good so it's not all yucky. But I only use it if there will be people coming over that will be holding him (not often since I don't trust others with my piggy)

 

[piggsters]

I also sometimes use a small soft toothbrush to clean the "poop shoes" while they are in the bath water.

I never thought of that! Thank you so much!!! And of course, a different toothbrush than the one you use in your mouth.

 

[LoveMyHerd]

Warm water and Johnson&Johnson Baby shampoo is the best cleaning method. But only bathe them when they're dirty!

 

[pigger123]

Warm water and Johnson&Johnson Baby shampoo is the best cleaning method. But only bathe them when they're dirty!

Baby shampoo is not the best choice. You want a shampoo that's designed for animals that groom themselves, so one for kittens or small animals is the best. Additionally, human skin is a very different pH level than guinea pigs, so baby shampoo can be drying or irritating to piggies.