Washing / Bathing Guinea Pigs
If your Guinea Pigs are beginning to smell a bit, or have their coats covered with dirt and mucky patches, or if they have a skin condition that requires bathing, this is the guide for you.
There are many reasons for bathing Guinea Pigs, but it shouldn't be done too much, as it can dry out the skin, remove natural oils, and cause fungal infections. It is best to only bathe or wash your Guinea Pig 2 times a year down to once a month, depending on your Guinea Pig. |
Bathing overviewThere are many reasons for bathing Guinea Pigs, but also many reasons against bathing Guinea Pigs too often, some being that it can dry out the skin, remove natural oils and cause fungal infections (this rarely happens, and only if done more than two times a month.)
Please bare the following in mind whilst following this guide:
Step By Step instructionsUsing one or more of products on the right, follow the following instructions step-by-step. Before completing these instructions, read the instructions on the shampoo packet.
The finishing touches: Groom your Guinea Pigs As Guinea Pigs may feel uncomfortable and agitated if their fur is left messy, and after their bath they may look a bit scraggy, why not read our guide on Grooming Guinea Pigs and finish off their bathing with a nice bit of grooming. Clean out your Guinea Pigs Why not give your Guinea Pigs a nice clean cage to go back to after their bathing, by reading our Cleaning Out Guinea Pigs care guide. |
Required bathing products:It is really not advised to use human bathing products on Guinea Pigs! Here are the top products that we recommend for bathing your Guinea Pigs:
Related Pages:Grooming Guinea Pigs
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