What shampoo do you use to give a guinea pig a bath?

The only safe soap is a guinea pig or small animal shampoo. Anything else will be too harsh for your pet’s sensitive skin. We have seen some websites saying it’s okay to use unscented baby shampoo, but we only recommend this if you’re absolutely desperate.

What can I use to bathe my guinea pig?

What Do You Need To Bathe A Guinea Pig?

• Shampoo (baby shampoo or guinea pig shampoo)
• A guinea pig brush.
• A Sink or big bowl with two or three centimetres of warm water.
• A towel.
• A hair dryer with a cool setting.

Can a bath hurt a guinea pig?

Guinea pigs are known to be an extremely clean creatures who groom themselves very often. Therefore, you rarely need to give them a bath. Please do not bathe your guinea pig unless it is necessary. Unnecessary baths will result in dry fur coats and skin.

How often do you give a guinea pig a bath?

Guinea pigs only need to be bathed once a month in the summer, and every two months in the winter. This is unless your pet needs of an anti-parasite bath, or if you’ve been told by a vet to bathe them more frequently. In general, too much bathing puts the animals at risk of skin infections and chills.

Is it OK to bathe a guinea pig without shampoo?

Note: In some cases water is sufficient when bathing your guinea pig. If you can bathe it without shampoo, it’s better for the skin. Shampoo removes some of the natural oils from the skin and fur coat, and can potentially cause irritated or dry skin. Once your guinea pig has been rinsed, it’s time to apply the shampoo.

What should the temperature be to bathe a guinea pig?

If you’re bathing your guinea pig in a sink, you want to clean it beforehand to remove all soap residue and stains before dipping your guinea pig in the water. You want to make sure the water has a pleasant temperature between 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit, it shouldn’t feel cold or warm to the touch.

What’s the best way to clean a guinea pig?

If you only need to spot clean your guinea pig, put a few drops of liquid dish soap into a small container with lukewarm water. Rub the soapy water onto the guinea pig’s fur with cotton balls. Rinse your guinea pig with warm water.

How long does it take guinea pig shampoo to work?

You need to let your homemade guinea pig shampoo sit at least overnight so that the oils you added at the end fully infuse into the shampoo. After that your shampoo is ready for use. We recommend that you keep it refrigerated when you are not using it.