Can I give my guinea pig a bath with baby shampoo? She does need a bath.?

Question

Can I give my guinea pig a bath with baby shampoo? She does need a bath.?

Answer 1

that is fine!

just dont use your shampoo or dog shampoobecause that would be to harsh on her hair

i would say a guinea pig needs a bath when....

it has fruit and veggie leftover juice dripping down hr chin

when it has p**p in her paws an nails

when its hair looks greasy

and about everry 2-3 months

Answer 2

What makes you say she needs a bath? Is she long haired or short haired? I'd try combing the dirt out of her fur with a small brush or comb, and if that didn't work gently moistening it with damp cotton wool and teasing it out that way. There's probably no real need to actually submerge her in water and shampoo her.

Answer 3

I see this question in here a lot.  Please don't give your little rodent friends baths.  It isn't necessary.  You will scare them and stress them and they could go into shock and die.  If they stink it would be because the bedding isn't being changed enough.  If they smell then just wipe them with a baby wipe but please don't bathe them.

Answer 4

no...rodents have natural oils and u shouldn't use different shampoos use something that is actually meant for guinea pig..sorry i'm not 100% sure i only havwe a hamster and they r rodents as well and ur never supposed to give them baths...

Answer 5

Baby shampoo is okay (better than dog or cat shampoo or adult human shampoo) but a shampoo for small animals (you can buy it at pet stores) is better.  Do not get it on the eyes, nose or mouth.

Answer 6

No don't use baby shampoo as if she swallows any of the Shampoo it could give her a bad stomach ache. I suggest getting from here ..

http://www.gorgeousguineas.com/index.htm...

It's also great incase the piggie gets mites.