![]() ![]() GUINEA PIG RUSH HOUR FULLThe coats should not be left to grow to the full length as they will get very messy with urine stain and they can also get their back feet caught in the long hair. The very long coated guinea pigs do need a lot more care. A small narrow toothed comb is ideal for combing these little bits out. GUINEA PIG RUSH HOUR SKINRex or Teddies do need combing regularly as pieces of hay get stuck in their coat and stick into their skin which must be very painful. Short coated guinea pigs need very little combing or brushing. Keeping your guinea pig well groomed is very important. Please bear in mind that guinea pigs should not have a quick change in temperature so if the weather is chilly leave the bathing until another day. Keep them indoors away from draughts during the night, the next morning they should be completely dry and ready to return outside. Once the pig has got used to this they usually relax and quite enjoy the pampering. Keep the hair dryer moving so that it does not burn the skin. You can use a hair dryer on a low setting but make sure you have a good hold of your guinea pig otherwise he may run in fright. Depending on the shampoo you use, you will usually need to shampoo again as above, and then rinse thoroughly. Sows do have a grease glad but usually quite hard to see. You may need a small toothed comb just to loosen it but it will come off. Just put a few spots on the grease and rub in well. Particularly with boars these can be very greasy and the best way of removing this grease is with the original Fairy Liquid. The guinea pig has a grease gland which is where a tail would be, if a guinea pig had one. The ears get very waxy and you will be surprised how much wax comes away. At this point you need to rub some of the shampoo from the guinea pigs body onto the cotton wool pad and with this you can gently wipe round the ears. Once the coat is wet you should put enough shampoo down the back to so that it makes a good lather. This should be done very gently avoiding the water going over their face. You will need a washing up bowl for your guinea pig to stand in, shampoo, cotton wool pads and a towel.įirst of all you need to wet the coat with slightly warm water (as you would for a baby). Unless they have a skin problem I would probably avoid bathing them in the cold winter months. Unless we are in the middle of a very hot spell in summer it is important that when guinea pigs are bathed they should stay indoors overnight so they are completely dry before going back outside. I recommend Gorgeous Guineas shampoo made specifically for guinea pigs. Guinea pigs do need to be bathed on a fairly regular basis. The cage should be kept away from draughty doors. If kept indoors it is inadvisable to position the cage in front of a window or radiator as guinea pigs can overheat. ![]() GUINEA PIG RUSH HOUR FREEIf you are considering putting them into your garage please make sure that there is plenty of light and also that you do not keep your car there as exhaust fumes can and do kill your guinea pigs.ĭuring the summer months, position the hutch out of direct sunlight in a shaded area free from drafts. This will probably have a plastic bottom with wire top, the minimum cage sizes we recommend are the same as for hutches. If moved indoors some people like to move them into a suitable cage. They can either be moved into a dry warm shed with plenty of light or moved indoors. Please see (Adopting a Guinea Pig) for further details.ĭuring the winter months guinea pigs need to come inside. These are the minimum hutch sizes that we will re-home to. So run time should be strictly controlled by yourselves.įor 2 guinea pigs we recommend a hutch/cage 4ft (120cms) x 2ft (60cms).įor 3 guinea pigs we recommend a hutch/cage 5ft (150cms) x 2ft (60 cms).įor 4/6 guinea pigs we recommend a hutch/cage 6ft (180cms) x 2ft (60cms). Guinea pigs should not have free access to grass, as during cold wet weather the damp ground will cause health problems and in the spring eating too much rich new grass can cause bloat. Please do NOT buy two tier hutches or hutches with runs attached. Two tier hutches are not safe for guinea pigs as they can harm themselves on the ramps. It is worth checking the construction of the hutch as well, as often they are just tacked or stapled together and although cheaper to initially buy will not last very long. A lot of hutches are made of thin ply and these are not warm enough. Make sure it is a solid well made tongue and groove hutch. Choosing the right hutch is very important. ![]()
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