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Post by shannonkiera on Aug 21, 2008 16:45:40 GMT
Hi,
So sorry, asking so many questions. I'm just trying to get prepared for when they arrive, i want to make their lives very nice for them, lol. ;D
I was wondering, is it essential to bath your gp's? I thought it was like every couple of months but i don't think my friend washes hers and some people have told me they don't need baths. I think i should but has anyone else got any other thoughts?
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Post by meggiepiggy on Aug 21, 2008 16:51:15 GMT
Try checking out the 'How often do piggies need a bath?' thread in the Bathing, Grooming and Nail Clipping section  |
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Post by pigmadsarah on Aug 21, 2008 16:55:42 GMT
I know alot of people with short haired guinea pigs who do not bath piggies but i bath my short haired every 6 - 8 weeks or as often as they need to be really ie poop on feet n botty  to keep them smelling nice and clean also i use Johnson's Insecticidal Shampoo so helps keep the bugs away but long haired piggies need attention with all grooming or they will becoming matted and in a very sorry mess.  very quickly. this is my opinion but im sure a more experience member will come along asap to give you their help and experience too sarah xx |
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Post by tosca on Aug 21, 2008 17:35:21 GMT
Like Sarah says if they look like they need it. And some of them really love it. I no longer do willow in the trug but in the bath and she does 'lengths' for as long as you let her.
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Aug 21, 2008 21:05:33 GMT
We do bath ours a fair bit because we show, but generally every couple of months or when they look like they could do with one. Some love it (late Bicy - he did a sponsored swim for children in need!), Star, Gabriel (surprisingly) all love it. The late Rolo was take it or leave it, and Lupin-Buckmore hates it, how dare you get his feet wet!!  |
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Post by Tanya's Tribbles on Aug 21, 2008 22:31:12 GMT
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Post by Pepper Da Pig on Sept 11, 2008 0:04:45 GMT
You all just answered my question that I was just bout to post. Thanks! Lessie (P.S. WHAT A LONG POST!  ) |
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Post by 1toni2007 on Sept 11, 2008 13:16:37 GMT
hello i bathed mine for the first time (they needed it very smelly) as i had just got them. the older one loved it went round and round the sink, loved being dryed to. however the younger one didnt! pulled plug out 3 times was not happy however when i got him out enjoyed being dryed.so each one is diffrent just like people.  |
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Post by PigPog on Sept 13, 2008 1:17:03 GMT
however the younger one didnt! pulled plug out 3 times  That's just too cute for words. |
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Post by Tanya's Tribbles on Sept 17, 2008 19:43:32 GMT
Maybe be put in some toys next time.
Tanya
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