she stinks sooooo bad! but i was woried that it would hurt her.Can i give my guinea pig a bath with my everyday shampoo?
I would say no, since you are not supposed to use Human shampoo on dogs. I would check with your vet. Even the Pet Stores might beable to tell you how to bath your guinea pig. Do you keep the guinea pig beding clean?Can i give my guinea pig a bath with my everyday shampoo?
No, do not give her a bath with your everyday shampoo, this will dry out the oil in her skin, and may harm her. I used to have a male guinea pig named Oreo, and when he needed a bath, we went and bought a little bottle that squirts guinea pig shampoo. So just buy that at a local petshop, and while she is out running around a bedroom or whatever, squirt some on her and pet her to rub in it with your hand. Do not apply the shampoo while in the cage, because the cage odor will cling to her shampoo scent. I hope i helped! :)
I still have my shampoo bottle for him, mine is called QUICK AND CLEAN, it says on it instant shampoo, tearless baby powder. And it says on the front you do not have to rince bath your guinea pig. Incase this helps, info on the back says it will,
';specially formulated no-rince shampoo will gently loosen dirt, dissolve oils and deodorize youyr pet's skin and coat, leaving your furry friend smelling as fresh as a baby.
-non-orritating leave on formula
-long lasting baby powder scent
-eliminates odors
-simple to use.
:) good luck!!
I recommend baby shampoo it does wonders for a shiny coat.
Tips on drying - towel dry they in the summer get as much of the coat dry and yes keep them warm. And in the winter you can blow-dry them to keep them warm but make sure the dryer is constantly moving across their bodies, if you keep it in one spot you can burn their skin just like us. They may be a little squeamish the first time you use a blower. but they should get used to it.
Hi!
You can use scentless baby shampoo, because that works gently on the skin.
Or you can buy specially made Guinea Pig Shampoo and Sprays at PetsMart.
Here is the link: http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js…
I prefer using the Guinea Pig Shampoo.
If you ever just want to quickly clean your Guinea Pig, but not get him all wet and soapy you can use this,
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.js…
The Critter-Wipes will clean off any dirt on his fur.
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I wouldn't give her a bath everyday. Try once a month. If you are concerned about the smell, why not try brushing her fur once a day? You could probably use Johnson and Johnson Baby Shampoo, as long as you remeber to keep it away from her eyes, nose and mouth and wash it out thouroghly. Try to change her bedding once or twice a week. Call your vet for deets.
Yes, you can. She should have a bath once a month to avoid mites and skin irritations. Be sure to towel-dry her as much as you can and keep her warm until she's dry. Avoid getting water into her ears as this can lead to other problems. Just be calm and gentle with her and she'll enjoy the bath :-)
If its an organic low scent shampoo, then it will probably be fine for your cavies, just make sure you read whats in the shampoo and maybe do some research to make sure its not toxic =)
I found this website it said that you can use human shampoo, I didn't read too much into it but here it is =)
http://www.guineapigsclub.com/gp_site/gr…
No, you can't. You need to use a milder shampoo, like the ones made for kittens. Make sure you wash her with warm water and dry her immediately. Don't get any water on her face or in her ears, and don't wash her more than once every few months.
your suppose to use dog or cat shampoo that doesn't have extra stuff like flea or tick stuff in it.
You could use baby shampoo, or you can get guinea pig shampoo that smells kind of like baby powder from the pet store, I wouldn't use average adult shampoo incase it irritated it's skin or got in it's eyes
its not a good idea, instead use johnsons small animal shampoo or something from the pet shop because everyday shampoo has alot of chemicals in .
use soft (mild) soap, that isn't sented.
use warm water and gently towel-dry
don't use your hairdryer
make sure you clean her cage daily to keep the smell away
good luck =)
DON'T DO IT!!! Trust me, their skin is really sensitive. I tried it once and my guinea pig had an allergic reaction.
Ask the vet before!
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