Tips bathing guinea pig
Although guinea pigs are a very clean animals who rarely go to smell or get dirty too, it is convenient to bathe from time to time intervals that can vary between two and four months, depending on the waste that accumulates in the coat the animal. We should not bathe him more often, since then we risk losing the natural protection of the fur.
Before we take the temperature of bathing water and ensure it does not burn, so the bathing experience not upset the animal. It is best to use warm water pulling hot. When inserted into the water, the animal may be very nervous, constantly move and try to escape. We then reassure him, stroking and speaking softly, for the animal to calm down and lose the fear of bathing.
Use soap for bathing, taking a small amount in the water and another on hand to rub. It is important to ensure that in the bathroom not to get soap in their eyes and ears. IF we’re not sure of doing, it’s best to avoid the area and simply head to bathe the body. It is best to use a shampoo for rodents, to thereby avoid irritating your skin.
It is important that the room in which the banemos is not heated and air currents, since guinea pigs are very sensitive animals to cold, and if the temperature is not right can endanger your health.
Finally, after bathing will dry it is necessary, first with a towel to remove moisture from the hair completely and then use the dryer, but always at low temperature and power to prevent the animal is frightened or produce some
