Do Guinea Pigs Need Baths?
About every three months a bath is recommended. Human Shampoo, Squeaky Clean, or Kitten shampoos are the recommended shampoos for guinea pigs. When bathing be sure that before returning the guinea pig to his/her cage that they are dry so to prevent chilling. Do they need Nail Trims? Yes, about every three months or so a guinea pig will require a nail trim. Using people, cat or bird nail clippers, are recommended. The nail should be cut above the quick. If the guinea pig has black toenails, then taking off the tips will insure that they are not cut in the quick. To stop bleeding use baking powder, flour or Kwik stop. Nails that are left unattended will have crippling effects on the guinea pigs feet, including but not limited to growing into the pads of the feet. Guinea pigs Teeth: Guinea pig teeth are open rooted, meaning that they are constantly growing. To prevent malocclusion in a guinea pig, always provide a guinea pig with something hard to chew on. Guinea pigs tend to chew what th
