Guinea pigs, regardless of their breed, are quite clean animals and do not usually smell bad or get excessively dirty, however it is recommended bathe them from time to time to maintain their perfect hygiene. Once every three or four months will suffice.
It is important that the bathing area is free of drafts as these animals are very sensitive to cold and can easily get sick from it. In addition, you must have all the materials prepared and at hand so as not to neglect your guinea pig in the bathtub. Keep reading this article on our site to learn how to bathe a guinea pig
Prepare the bathtub or a deep container in advance. Guinea pigs do not like water very much, so it is preferable that the place where you bathe it is deep so that it cannot escape. Fill it with a couple of centimeters of warm water and, if you want, put a towel or cloth on the bottomso your guinea pig doesn't slip and get scared.
When you go to put your guinea pig in the bathtub, pet it and calm it down, you can even have pieces of food prepared to give it to it and make it relax while eating. Do not bathe several guinea pigs at the same time, it is better to do it one at a time.
Insert her slowly and hold her gently until she gets used to the waterTo rinse it, it is recommended that you pour the water into it with a small container instead of opening the tap, since it is more pleasant and there is less chance of it being scared. Rinse the body, but avoid the head at all times.
Apply the shampoo well all over the body. It is important that you use special shampoo for guinea pigs or, if this is not possible, one for rabbits would also work. They are animals with very sensitive skin that can become irritated if products that are not suitable for them are used. Then you will have to rinse with plenty of water until there is no trace of soap.
When you're done, you should have a towel handy where you can wrap it up and dry it. You may notice that your guinea pig starts to shiver, but don't worry, this reaction is normal and will stop as soon as it has dried. You can also take advantage of this moment to comb it and remove any knots it may have, especially if it has long hair.
Wipe his face carefully with a damp cloth. You should clean the areas of the nose, ears and eyes without pressing hard so as not to hurt him. If you are not sure how to clean these areas, it is recommended that you ask a professional, for example a veterinarian, the best way to do it.
Finally, dry your guinea pig well. Only with the towel it can get wet and sick, so we can help ourselves with a dryer at low temperature and minimum power until it dries completely. Now you know how to bathe a guinea pig, so you have no excuse for your furry friend to be perfect, super clean and stop smelling bad.
