Guinea pigs in the bath tub?

Question

i've always wanted to see my guniea pig swim. so can i put her in the tub?? or is that too dangerous??

Answer 1

Some cavies CAN swim.  But I do not believe that they ENJOY it.  I had to bathe my pigs several times due to mites or if they got in the mud.  All 3 did not enjoy being in a sink full of water.  I tried to see if they would paddle about, but their legs and necks are too short to make them good swimmers.  They get very scared if their feet do not touch the bottom.  The could also slip and injure their delicate spinal cords.  I would say, PLEASE skip it to save the physical and mental health of your guinea pig!

Answer 2

put them in then see if they swim if they dont then pull them out