How to BATHE A GUINEA PIG | Bath Time with Shampoo, Conditioner & Blow Dry | BAD HAIR DAY Guinea Pig

Bathing your guinea pigs is an essential part of your grooming routine although you shouldn’t wash them too often - just when necessary. This video shows how to bathe a guinea pig and we use “Sparkles”, our Sheba Mini Yak otherwise known as a Bad Hair Day Guinea Pig, to demonstrate the bath time plus a blow dry at the end! #guineapigs
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[@GuineaPiggles]

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[@PodoHelmer]

That has got to be the most well-behaved guinea pig ever. Ours always jump out, wriggle, and basically treat the water like lava.

[@ameliaparkinson-salt4160]

I’m getting 2 guinea pigs today and I couldn’t sleep due to excitement and I’ve been sat watching your videos for hours now 😂 it’s 5.30 am

[@GuineaPiggles]

That's so exciting and hopefully you've learnt a lot from our videos. Let us know how you get on with them and I hope you didn't get into trouble for staying up so late! :D

[@melanie_zamboni]

Thanks for these, my kid LOVES them. She was so excited to watch from start to finish, and now she's ready for us to give ours a bath too 😊

[@GuineaPiggles]

That's fantastic! I'm so glad she's enjoying the videos and learning how to care for her guinea pigs :)

[@annavosk7329]

This is really helpful!!

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm glad you liked it :)

[@hexywendigo9570]

Aaaaaa this is so helpful!! I'm getting 2 new guinea pigs and this helps a lot. Thank you. ^^

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm really glad it's helped and all the best with your new piggies! x

[@pixel5689]

Me too

[@queensheep4025]

@@pixel5689 same :D I’m really excited getting them on Sunday!

[@raniaferhane9983]

Me too!! Getting them tomorrow!! So exited 😆

[@Ugglaiost]

@@queensheep4025 Omg same

[@jennytaylor5390]

I just found your channel! Ive been watching alot of your vids and they are rlly helpful to me as i am getting two Guinea pigs next week!!

[@sarahhanegan2936]

My 6 piggles love your indroduction. Whenever I am watching one of your videos with them, they start to popcorn on top of me. 😄

[@harrisgamingworld9986]

So cute, and do they sqeek when watching it?

[@sarahhanegan2936]

@@harrisgamingworld9986 yeah, especially my youngest, shes 9 weeks. (:

[@sayers125]

this is so helpful my mom is getting me a guinea pig for Christmas so im watching care guides

[@GuineaPiggles]

I've put an answer to your previous comment about getting guinea pigs for Christmas but for anyone else who might see this comment, we have a video coming up on Thursday which says why this is a bad idea and we have a good alternative to getting a guinea pig for Christmas.. Also, guinea pigs like to have a friend to live with so we always recommend pairs - check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmm2Z5V5o5uqrZo

[@lisahannah7789]

Be sure you have more than one. It’s best to adopt if you don’t have that option it’s perfectly fine

[@GuineaPiggles]

Check out our GUINEA PIG CARE SHEETS and SAFE FRUIT & VEG SHEETS!!! - Links to buy in the description above :) Also, you can join our Facebook group here facebook.com/groups/guineapiggles

[@aaisawesome6663]

Your piggies r so CUTE

[@noodles8271]

Ya

[@noodles8271]

They are

[@noodles8271]

🙂

[@noodles8271]

🙂🙃

[@bunnies4ev]

Cute guinea pig!😆😝

[@rosiesofia8466]

This comment was really helpful and now i know cos they r short haired they dont desparatly need to be trimmmed, thanks!

[@Megan-jk7xu]

I absolutely love your videos they help so so much since I’m going to get guinea pigs soon! 😊

[@Megan-jk7xu]

well one day I will get some :)

[@StarLightVillinsky]

How soon? I'm getting mine in 4-5 days and I'm very educated I've been researching since December (or something like that) of last year.

[@tiaunnadeleo6673]

Should I get 2 or 3 guinea pigs, their enclosure would be a 6x2 and would have a 2x2 loft.

[@GuineaPiggles]

You could definitely have 3 piggies with a 6x2. That's a really great size for them :) Have you seen our videos on C&C cages? Here's the link to the playlist kzbin.info/aero/PLO-32fuH7734vWsXi2eS_7BlLCniicl0L

[@thekoppclan9579]

this is very helpful... also can we just say thanks for her liking all of these?

[@Fuckmesideways]

Well...she missed yours lol

[@giraffecrafted]

Thanks this was SO HELPFUL

[@sarahbudden3492]

I have 2 little Pigies myself, and this really helped, thank you . :)

[@GuineaPiggles]

Thank you Sarah - I'm glad you found it helpful :)

[@shanehollaway6012]

Two of my piggy's I'm getting are are Sheba Mini Yaks cross with Abyssinian. At least the Abyssinian in them make there hair grow slower and its easier to handle the hair unlike pure Sheba Minis like Sparkles. :):):):):) (And i the rescue says there easier for kids to handle) them

[@evieedwards9469]

How often should you bathe guinea pigs? Love these videos!!

[@GuineaPiggles]

Hi Evie, thank you for your comment and I'm glad you're loving our videos! I would recommend bathing as and when they need them. If they're not dirty then they don't really need a bath. But every 3-6 months is fine and more often if necessary. If you have short haired guinea pigs, you probably won't need to do this very often but long haired guinea pigs can get a bit muckier. With long-haired piggies, keeping their coat short around the bum area can help prevent matted hair and tangles. You might want too check out our page on bathing here www.guineapiggles.co.uk/can-you-bathe-a-guinea-pig - I hope that helps :)

[@guineagirl5413]

Aww, he looks just like my boy Harry . Long coarse piggy hair picks up the smells of wee and 💩! I bathed both mine last week using your tips and it was much easier. The hate it but smell lovely when done. I usually use Gorgeous Guineas just for boars shampoo or baby shampoo. The conditioner tip was handy! Much easier to brush after.

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm so glad this was helpful. However clean you keep a cage some piggies just get mucky much quicker and this piggy is one of them! Even if they don't like it the first time they will probably be a bit calmer next time and the calmer you are the better they will be. First time is always a little scary! I bet your piggies looked and smelt goorgeous afterwards! x

[@guineagirl5413]

@@GuineaPiggles once they'd dried and were brushed again they looked beautiful. I use an old bowl on the floor, and add the soapy water from a jug as they hate standing in water. Have tried the sink and the bath but they have tried leaping out in fear. I do rinse them under the mixer tap though x

[@allukazolydyck9560]

This is super helpful but my mom is so aggressive so I may send her this but one problome is that she's hispanic and won't understand anything

[@dragonwolf2566]

One thing tho.... Can I use puppy’s shampoo? For guinea pig?

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm not sure what a puppy shampoo would have in it so can't say for sure. But human shampoos are fine providing they are not harsh.

[@vicky5001]

I use a diffuser attachment on my hairdryer I find it easier.

[@GuineaPiggles]

That's a great idea Vicky! :)

[@virginiamccue5861]

I have Guinea pig and she is tow years old and I thought that Guinean pig hate taking baths

[@vicky5001]

Yes they do!.but my long haired one gets a mucky bum!

[@yellowkleenex603]

This is sooo helpful!! ❤️ How often should you bathe your guinea pigs?

[@GuineaPiggles]

I'm really glad you found this helpful:) Every 3-6 months I would say but only if they need it. Long haired guinea pigs might need a bath more often if they get dirty but it really depends. Use your nose as a guide.... ;)

[@yellowkleenex603]

Guinea Piggles ohhh, okay! Thank you!

[@PiggieTime]

Petite Pets I bathe mine every three or four months

[@kramman1979]

❤💗

[@shanehollaway6012]

Do you really need to bath them with conditioner or is it just something extra you can add to make untangling easier??? :):):):)

[@GuineaPiggles]

They don't need conditioner but it does help if you have long haired piggies who tend to get tangled hair

[@pattilynch8288]

Love your channel! Thanks for all your tips. I just discovered Saskia and she is amazing. I appreciate your advice on all things piggies...I have a question though. If they are so sensitive to fragrance that we use fragrance free soap for their fleece then how are they okay with scented conditioner? Just curious. Also, thank you for the advice on drying the piggies. I have not heard setting advice on the dryer and why until now. ♡

[@larisaerlah1852]

Can I use dog shampo???

[@onuryuksel3993]

I don't put the shampoo in the water but on the guinea pig. So when it is done i hold my pig and and carefully get the water out. Then add clean water and rinse the pig. Is this an okay way to give a piggie a bath?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Yes that is fine as long as you make sure all the shampoo is rinsed out so it doesn't irritate their skin :)

[@Aesthetic_Me1011]

Hello! I just wanted to ask if you have any tips for my Guinea pigs they are 1 on the 26th of July and I am giving them a bath then. In my last experience of bathing them I cleaned the sink out with some lightly scented soap and place a towel at the bottom of the sink. Then I filled the water up about an inch or two heigh and my Guinea pigs kept jumping out of the sink and biting me. I don’t rlly get any help on bathing them since my parents are always busy working hard so pls tell me any top tips or any advice at all! Thank you for all of your lovely vids they have really helped me learn a lot about Guinea pigs on there different topics ❤😊

[@actuallydeer]

I’m getting 2 guinea pigs next month, what shampoo is the best for guinea pigs?

[@Shinning_star690]

How many times do I have to bath them a month?

[@GuineaPiggles]

You don't need to bath them every month. I bathe my long haired guinea pigs about every 3-6 months but the short-haired quite rarely, maybe once a year or so. But it's important to keep them clean and unhygienic - it prevents sores and flies which are a real danger (see my video on flystrike here kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHy5laRoYr-Wodksi=3IYsXEgSIIHs5nSU

[@user-fo5uw1iu6m]

Tutorial in how to carry them cause idk if im carrying them right

[@GuineaPiggles]

Check out this video on how to pick up and hold a guinea pig kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5axpJSYictgbtU

[@btfl7873]

This video is very useful! What shampoo should I use on my two guinea pigs? 🥺

[@thepiglife2591]

Use some safe guinea pig or rodent shampoo

[@olivegreen337]

You can totally get guinea pigs dry just with a towel!

[@Loaf_aestheticTv]

I just got me a guinea pig and the lady who worked there she told me water wasn’t good for them and I’m not sure how else to give the guinea pig a bath?

[@lindsaytownsend3433]

Hi, your videos have been very helpful. Can I use dawn dish soap as a shampoo?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Hi Lindsay, I'm glad you find out videos helpful :) I'm not sure what dawn dish soap is - I've heard of it but we don't have it over here in the UK. You can use a human shampoo though and if it's anti-dandruff it may help prevent ringworm too.

[@seph9853]

I have a question: some people say that baths are harmful to guinea pigs and get traumatized by water. if this is true, then what is an alternative way to clean them?

[@GuineaPiggles]

It is actually fine to bathe a guinea pig. You need to make sure your guinea pig is safe and can't get harmed in any way. Alternatively you could use a damp cotton wool ball with just water but it's not so easy to get them properly clean.

[@seph9853]

@@GuineaPiggles Thank you! My mom and dad were thinking about getting my sister and I 2 guinea pigs :)

[@agee7707]

How can I convince my parents to let me get guinea pigs? Do you have any tips? And thank you so much for the videos. They're so helpful in my research :)

[@GuineaPiggles]

A few people have asked this question and I always say that the most important thing for parents is that they are confident you'll be responsible when it comes to remembering to care for them, eg, regular cleaning, feeding etc. Maybe ask them if you can do some chores on a regular basis to show them how responsible you are. Also, maybe if you could save some of your own money to buy all the things they need and offer to pay for some of their food when you get them if this is possible. I hope that helps :)

[@sanjana2085]

I searched in internet 3 days ago that head nd shoulder is good or not they said human shampoo is not good for pets wht should I use ? I'm so confused plz reply nd also tell that head nd shoulder anti fungal or anti dandruff which one should I use? Can I use any conditioner??

[@PodoHelmer]

I know I'm a tad late, but could I have the link to the music here?

[@HolayadiosAl1]

Thank you this was so helpful! Can I use dog shampoo to wash my little piggies? There baby’s

[@editszxo__6509]

I use gorgeous guineas shampoo x(I also watch the LA rescue ) 😌

[@GuineaPiggles]

Saskia is brilliant - she does so much to educate people and help these gorgeous little furrballs! :)

[@editszxo__6509]

Guinea Piggles they are amazing!! also I have question what pellets/nuggets do you use 😌 thank you :)

[@GuineaPiggles]

We use the Burgess Excel pellets - our piggies love them!

[@editszxo__6509]

Guinea Piggles thank you!!!

[@robodog8224]

Thanks for the advice but for me it seems a bit too complicated is it ok to get somebody else to do it for me

[@GuineaPiggles]

Some rescues may offer a grooming service :)

[@robodog8224]

Ok

[@addy_dew5575]

Hello. Can you recommend what is the safest shampoo to use for guinea pigs

[@funworldofcreativeideas6780]

Thx this is very helpfull to me...but i have a guinea pig in my house...i bought her at 2019...the day i bought her until today her hair is less...she doesnt have any fur in her ear...and in her backside the fur is less...but shes healthy until now and she is active like other guinea pigs...so pls can u give me some advise...pls tell me why this happen to her

[@lisahannah7789]

If you bought her at petco or any unsuitable brand they get their piggies from breeding mills which we highly recommend you adopt instead of buy but you probably don’t have that option. Also this is off topic but please get more than one with lots of hay and a big cage. Thank you.

[@aminaali3582]

Hello thank you for the video I love this videos slot.bit I habe a question can u bath your piggy with baby shampoo

[@GuineaPiggles]

Yes, baby shampoo is fine for guinea pigs. Anti dandruff shampoos are really good too though as they can act as a ringworm preventative.

[@c.v.gonzalez1940]

Can I shower them once a month?

[@WenTheIntrovert]

Can i use like Cat shampoo does it👁️👄👁️

[@GuineaPiggles]

I should imagine cat shampoo is mild so should be ok :)

[@ziggythemutt8530]

How often should you bathe them. I just got two guinea pigs.

[@GuineaPiggles]

It really depends. Don't bathe them more than necessary but if they get dirty or smelly they will need a bath. Long haired guinea pigs will need bathing more often whereas short haired piggies may very seldom need a bath.

[@lisahannah7789]

Twice a year.

[@hentaiioneesan432]

How many times u bathe you guinepig in month?

[@higuys5982]

Did the piggies peed or pooped when you are doing the bath for it?

[@lisahannah7789]

Yes they do.

[@BTS-Army.273]

Wait aloe Vera shampoo isn't it bad for them

[@GuineaPiggles]

It was a conditioner which is really helpful for long haired guinea pigs as it helps detangle :)

[@vminkook297]

My 2 guinea pigs hate baths but they get so dirty, i try to bathe them in the sink but they end up crawling up my arm and scratching it, and in the end i am the one all wet

[@GuineaPiggles]

Some guinea pigs are more difficult to bathe than others depending on their temperament but over time they may get used to them and they might even almost enjoy their bathtime! :) Do you have long or short haired piggies?

[@vminkook297]

@@GuineaPiggles I have 2 abyssinian guineas and i have no idea how to cut the nails so they are rlly sharp

[@GuineaPiggles]

@@vminkook297 We'll be doing a video on nail cutting in the future but you can find out a bit more on our website here www.guineapiggles.co.uk/how-to-cut-guinea-pig-nails. Cutting nails is not the easiest job and many people find it difficult but again some piggies are more challenging than others like your wriggly Abyssinians! You might find it easier to take them to the vet for clipping. Rescue centres also sometimes offer this service. Abyssinians shouldn't get dirty too quickly as they are short haired so just make sure their housing is kept super clean because that will save having to bathe them so much :) You might like this video on how to do a full cage clean kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGrEY6V_gdOhg5I - what type of bedding do you use in your cage by the way?

[@vminkook297]

@@GuineaPiggles thank you and is it ok to give the pigs a bath even when they do not smell..............like once a week ._.

[@GuineaPiggles]

They should only really be bathed when they need it because it isn't something they particularly like so once a week is too often. I would say every 3-6 months but if they begin to smell or look dirty they'll need one before then.

[@qfactor01]

Can you use any conditioner?

[@lisahannah7789]

Check just in case

[@kallieandersen2008]

What brush do you recommend?

[@GuineaPiggles]

If you take a look at this page on our website guineapiggles.com/guinea-pig-grooming, you'll see the grooming products we recommend :)

[@jemma3459]

It always tastes better if you pinch it off someone else!! xx

[@malayjaperales2919]

I would never cut my piggy hair its so long and pretty

[@thepiglife2591]

Can I use normal head and shoulder for my piggy? Ive seen people use it but I’m not sure

[@GuineaPiggles]

Since making this video we have heard that it may be a bit harsh for guinea pigs but we've used it in the past with no problem. You could also buy a small pet shampoo.

[@inderrajkaur2945]

How often we wash them? Is it compulsory to bathe them?

[@lisahannah7789]

Twice a year

[@lorenasainz20]

My sun want a Guinea pig should I buy him one or two

[@BeatriseKrokforda]

Buy 2

[@rosiesofia8466]

ok, I have shorted haired but they still do get a little dirty around their butt. Would you say it is worth giving them a trim or will the wash fix it?

[@GuineaPiggles]

A wash should be fine. It might be worth looking at whether certain areas of the cage need more regular cleaning because short haired piggies don't usually get too dirty. This will save you the stress of having to bathe more regularly :)

[@lisahannah7789]

Be sure you get another piggies and never only just one. It’s best to adopt if you can’t it’s perfectly fine.

[@nat7462]

Can I use Dawn dish soap or regular dish soap

[@lisahannah7789]

Please don’t use any kind of dish soap especially dawn.

[@TiMc1002]

I’ve recently adopted a long haired Guinea pig with a HUGE matting on her bum area. She refuses to let me try and brush and I can’t keep her still long enough to cut the mat loose. Any tips?

[@lisahannah7789]

Well none regarding your question but I am concerned about the fact you only got one piggie?

[@TiMc1002]

@@lisahannah7789 we rescued her and plan on getting another soon!

[@lisahannah7789]

@@TiMc1002 That’s wonderful.

[@kaifshaikh7486]

please answer me my guinea pig dont have any hair on his lower body what should i do?

[@GuineaPiggles]

You need to take your guinea pig to the vet. There is something wrong and he needs to be checked asap. We know a lot about guinea pigs but we aren't vets so can't give medical advice or try to diagnose what might be wrong just from a symptom. You piggy needs to be seen in person by someone who is qualified. It's important to get them looked at asap as the longer it's left the worse it's likely to get and this could be really dangerous for your guinea pig.

[@lisahannah7789]

Make sure you have more than one piggie. Hope everything goes well.

[@shaistafaruqi3171]

I am going to get two guinea pigs.. is there any advice that anybody could give me? Thank you

[@GuineaPiggles]

I would recommend you watch this video "10 Things You Need to Know Before Getting Guinea Pigs" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnizZ32Fn52Ml5Y which is part 1. There is also a part 2 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZTKhIeOfMxgZrc - there's loads of info there on things you need to know before or even after you've got your guinea pigs.

[@yourlocalpotato5758]

Hi, I have two guinea pigs and here’s something that I think you should know, my piggies favourite hide is the carrot top edible hide you can find it on Amazon

[@jazmineolebar6669]

I saw someone use baby shampoo, is that safe?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Yes, baby shampoo is usually very mild so should be fine to use.

[@natureslove6904]

Hello there, please use chemical free shampoos for your pets 🙏

[@sarahfoley3105]

Thank you for saying this. I cannot believe human shampoo has been used. Never use human shampoo as it contains harsh chemicals. A simple google search tells us this, and common sense.

[@rosiesofia8466]

is it ok to not trim them?

[@GuineaPiggles]

Long haired guinea pigs do need trimming or they can get dirty hair and their hair can get damp around their rear when it is too long. But short haired piggies don't need trimming.

[@marckyrd17]

i have guinea pig 3months old and they scared even touching them😞

[@lisahannah7789]

You need to tame them or lure them in with treats 😁

[@itzbean5108]

Am I aloud to only get one Guinea pig if I'm able to interact with one everyday?

[@lisahannah7789]

It’s best to get two.

[@lisahannah7789]

Getting one is really not recommended most likely you will see it as a chore and to only get one you will have to be with it 24/7

[@kaifshaikh7486]

can i use my cat shampoo?

[@GuineaPiggles]

I don't know what cat shampoo has in it so I can't really say but would recommend Head and Shoulders shampoo as it has anti-fungal properties.

[@acfiTraining]

That can't have baths

[@user-bu3fn1gr1k]

Do not use a hair dryer and dries those skin out

[@sarahfoley3105]

NEVER USE HUMAN SHAMPOO. It contains harsh chemicals that will harm you piggy. Please only use specifically made small animal shampoo. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

[@bowlchamps37]

Too much water, don´t use shampoo and don´t rinse the water from a tap. Washing should not be done unless for medical reasons and especially not so wet. Educate yourself before you upload nonsense tutorials.