How to Bathe a Guinea Pig Step by Step Easy Instruction

Saskia from Los Angeles Guinea Pig Rescue

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Baths are a hugely important part of keeping your guinea pig clean but above all healthy.
Do guinea pigs need baths? Why yes they do! At the very least 2 times a year.
So guinea pigs are not “self cleaning”? No!
Does a bath make a guinea pigs skin dry? No it doesn't, in fact regular bathing prevents dry skin flakes.
Does giving your guinea pig a bath give them an ear infection? No not at all.
Does bathing your guinea pig give them an upper respiratory infection?
No it doesn't but make sure you do not leave your guinea pig damp, blow dry really good till the coat is dry.
Does bathing my guinea pig lower her immune system? The exact opposite applies actually. You want to keep your guinea pig clean in order for her to stay healthy.
Is it true that you never should wash your guinea pigs face? Not true, you for sure want to wash her face.
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@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 2 года назад

Link to the shampoo amzn.to/2IQKy6k Groomers Goop Degreaser for the oil gland amzn.to/3sA4CSm Ivermectin bottle tinyurl.com/56hbxdb9 Ivermectin paste amzn.to/2xB7vrC For the UK mites and lice prevention amzn.to/33jnpmt UK - Curaseb shampoo amzn.to/2WitXA6

@nilabhabasu9665 2 года назад

You are really doing a very nice work and the way you are caring them , I mean , for them you don't reduce the quantity what they need , it dosen't matter whether you are grooming him or her into bathing or make them sleep or feed them , I think , you are doing this work in a much better way , and I think , for cats also you will do the same , and I don't have any problem if u don't like cats . But , I don't hate this animal , actually I didn't wanted to know more about this animal , because I thought that there are only some people who know about these , and don't care too much like cats and dogs , but you r doing great .

@phoenixdavida8987 4 года назад

I'm not even into guinea pigs and this information is totally useless to me but for some reason i am very fond of this channel... !😁

@mszoomy 4 года назад

Good infirmation is never useless!! You never know when you may need it

@claudiariedel5777 4 года назад

Give pig bath two times?Yes I could be addicted to this attention.Pig is clean & feels better,ultimately. 😉

@austinsadie8983 4 года назад

Omg same I have a bunny and want a little piggy but ik I can't house them together I just love watching her channel i want one now but I need to learn more and watching her channel

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

austin sadie suggested channel: little adventures. It’s probably the biggest guinea pig channel in RU-vid, and it’s amazing!

@caseykirwin3585 4 года назад

If you DON'T like it DON'T watch it...DUH

@mszoomy 4 года назад

15:24 "guinea pigs are very dramatic" truer words have not been spoken!! 😆

@bambookat8796 4 года назад

Sooo true!! Drama queens extroidanaire🤣💜

@arottie4097 4 года назад

No Doubt! Nor are they nearly as fragile as they will come to have you believe with the dramatic piggie squeals they unleash from time to time when they don't like what's going on! First time I bathed my boy he screamed @ me I thought I had done him in! Ha! ; 0 Now he loves baths ; )

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

Yessssssss one of my five is constantly breaking nails when he gets a bath, be cause he’s a bucking bronco. Kinda scary in some cases just because he could hurt himself, but so far he’s been ok and I’m training him. Still, so true!

@mszoomy 4 года назад

@@shapegirl1 I find that mine will put up with a certain amount of messing around with them but as soon as they hit that point, that's it, they're done, I've had enough you and I want to go back in my cage

@feetaregross6212 4 года назад

Me opening a bag of chips My guinea pigs in there room hearing the crinkle of the bag *SQUEAK*

@theaceofspace6110 4 года назад

I tried to bath my guinea pig once... I almost lost my fingers

@LordofStormsEnd 4 года назад

Lmfao 😂

@LonnieBrieee 4 года назад

how-

@madji6886 4 года назад

My guinea pig loves getting a bath😂

@pabloortiz3521 4 года назад

🤧😅

@wolftimeplusguineapigs3862 4 года назад

Thanks for the laugh 😂!

@zarab581 4 года назад

I washed my guinea pigs and one of them spent the whole bath getting comfy in the sink purring and just enjoying the rub

@mirry2371 4 года назад

Purring is bad

@mirry2371 4 года назад

zara b honestly I just got my guinea pigs and I’ve been trying to do research but everything confuses me but thanks for info

@zarab581 4 года назад

@@mirry2371 o you will know the difference when they purr it's very distinct I have 4 boys so I can always hear the difference

@lisapine634 4 года назад

A retarded Once No it’s not my guinea pigs love getting pet and they purr so

@johnyoung2645 4 года назад

@@lisapine634 Purring is good unless it's followed by teeth chitters.

@CrystalAnthonyAKC 4 года назад

Is done with the video* Looks at pig* Pig: hehehe... bye hooman I'm going to hide

@kiracarpenter3402 4 года назад

When I got my second piggie he had very bad “dandruff” after I gave him his first bath (and on a good diet) his fur completely changed!!

@jessstrand7790 4 года назад

Fho

@londontucker2345 3 года назад

Yea when I got my 30th piggy he was like that

@kaelaleedaley 3 года назад

We had a "dusty" pig who had flaky skin his entire life

@thanos8948 2 года назад

@@londontucker2345 wasting money fr

@PrincestonTheFrenchBulldog 4 года назад

You look like a living Barbie doll.

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

Near Beast that’s sweet.

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

And so true, she really does with the golden hair and pink lipstick, she looks like a Barbie!

@animatedglasses6180 4 года назад

I think maybe you should focus on the fact she is giving us very helpful info :)

@animatedglasses6180 4 года назад

I’m not sending hate. Yes she looks beautiful but she is very smart and have helped at least me a lot. So i think you should focus on her beautiful personality instead. She is not payed but is still doing this :)

@issyssquishmallows3004 4 года назад

Animated Glasses um this is just a compliment they sent to her. There just trying to make her feel good...

@JimenaA 4 года назад

"Guinea pigs don't bite as a rule" HAHA tell that to one of my boys, who always charges at me if I get too close and he's not in the mood 😆

@elizabethamadormartinez9256 3 года назад

Seriously, my guinea pig is a biter lol

@thenoeticskeptic5819 2 года назад

I got a nice nip on my finger when I let our new piggie test out my finger a little too long. Since she was a year old and had been at the shelter for over a month, I figured her teeth might be a bit long and sharp.

@tesrey2208 4 года назад

I always enjoy how she speaks to the lil piggies, I find it soothing to find someone else who treats animals the way I do (speaking directly to them, caring for them, etc) its really sweet, you can really tell she truly cares for the lil Guinea pigs . :)

@grannyj4397 4 года назад

I just love your channel. Had guinea pigs as a teen. I’m a volunteer at my local shelter and occasionally we will get one or two in. Unfortunately, no one seems to know how to care for them, so I’m hoping I’m able to share what I’m learning from you when we get our next baby in.

@mikawhite7966 2 года назад

I’m getting a Guinea pig today for Christmas yay I am naming it potato

@juliemcgugan1244 Год назад

There is a lot of misinformation, sometimes from people who should know better (veterinary specialists.) Do lots of reading, watch a wide variety of channels who cover Guinea pig care, but take it with a grain of salt, because there will probably be some misinformation sprinkled in, here and there. You will develop a knack for deciding what is and isn’t true. This channel is particularly good for breaking the myths and promoting good care info for this species.

@susanaponte1579 4 года назад

I totally agree with Saskia!! I bathe my piggies every few months, sometimes a bum bath more often then that! I mostly use gorgeous guineas shampoo, they have different kinds, but I'm going to keep a bottle of antifungal shampoo in my first aid kit in case. I'm also using the olive oil for ear and boar cleaning too, thanks Saskia and Ursula!

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

You are so welcome Susan!

@toriparrott9497 4 года назад

@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue so many piggie tubers say not to bath them but i trust you saskia

@theBean_420 4 года назад

You should wait a little longer other than that yoyr good and what shampo do you use

@bananaman747 3 года назад

@@toriparrott9497 little adventures (which is another guinea pig you tuber) says to bathe them 3-4 times a year. That’s the same thing she said so idk any other you tubers who disagree

@bananaman747 3 года назад

@@toriparrott9497 but it’s great that you still bathe them even though RU-vidrs tell you not to

@AnaRodriguez-ng4sb 4 года назад

Gave all four of my girls a bath last night my abbysinian peaches was chilling!!! Straight just relaxing!!! My American Wednesday scratched me so bad and jumped out the sing a couple times lmao Each guinea pig is different adapt to each! Lol

@madisonfogg1633 3 года назад

I know this was 7 months ago but mine are the total opposite, my Abbsyinian is my little spitfire. She is very wild and doesn't let to be held or pet much where my American loves attention, she loves pets and doesn't mind being picked up. I heard Abbsyinian's typically love the attention but not in my case. Must have to do with the name Peaches because my American is named Peaches and she's the sweet one🤣

@annel5296 4 года назад

Spencer is just way too cute!! One other benefit to giving your guinea pig a bath is that the gentle massaging of the skin as you work the shampoo in helps prevent sebaceous cysts from forming.

@BobSheepbob 4 года назад

19:10 me working at a hotdog stand like

@genevieveinez7 4 года назад

😂😂😂😂 omg I had to rewind the video when I read your message... I laughed so hard 🤣🤣😂 too funny

@mikeyveganphoto 3 года назад

Poo Poo Pies hotdog stand by the ocean. Rubbin doggies down.

@No-ch2yr 4 года назад

Not giving my Peruvians a bath is out of the question. They free roam, and their hair is very thick and silky.

@msguineapigsrus 4 года назад

Great video! I only give mine a bath if they need it... lol if someone's stinky or gets er "something" on their fur. By the way, you should get some more miconazole cream in the mail tomorrow! I wish I could have sent you a midwest but that was not in my budget right now. Hope you all are staying safe! And hope you have a good stock of gloves and hand santizer!

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Yes we received it yesterday! We were all out showed ti to Stef and Ursula and we all were very happy with that particular delivery! It got put to use right away as well as we literally just finished the last tube. Thank you!! ❤❤

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

So cool!

@aubreykate13 4 года назад

Me too

@sweetenedwithgluten 4 года назад

it is very, very true that you will get wet yourself while bathing a guinea pig. I've lost count of the number of times Badger and Taco shook water off themselves and all over me.

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

Zander Falcon awwwwww cute names! Ours are named bob, darth Vader, leia, Kyle ren, Rey, bb8, Grace, lucky, bugsy, comet, brownie. Of course, they aren’t all alive anymore, or we sold some of them, and we currently have five but leia is prego, so we’ll have around three new little baby piggies! We’re thinking of naming them pua, pumba, and squirt.

@angiehanson1304 4 года назад

Bath a piggy, get a free shower 😂

@rachelanderson5608 4 года назад

Taco?? ❤❤❤🐹

@Kt-cn2rq 2 года назад

Wear a nice plastic apron and old clothes don't care about about same as washing my dog in the tub. Scratches haven't seen me wash my cats. I do that maybe twice a year depending on how dirty they get. I don't like wash them too often unless they are dirty. Usually in warmer months. Never winter or spring if too cold.

@epicerikatv 4 года назад

That technique you use where you rest their body on your forearm made bathing my pigs a breeze. I wish I would've figured that out sooner. They didn't wiggle around as much because they felt so much safer. Keep up the great work ❤

@CloneJFK 4 года назад

Hi Saskia you are an absolute angel to help so many of these cute little critters. I live in Asia but I'm going to donate to your Rescue Centre, please keep up the good work!

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Aww thank you Simon! The little ones say THANK YOU wheek!!

@laurigiepmans 4 года назад

Thank you for this video! I wash finally able to wash my elderly pig today. She got really scared lately when i tried to groom and wash her, so I got scared to do it (I’ve washed piggies for years but she would go mental lately, maybe because of piggy dementia???) but your video helped so much! I got my confidence back that I could do this and took control of the situation so she would not notice my fear. My mom also helped me (I have spasms and can’t do it alone because my hands are not strong enough) and I was able to tell her what to do because you explain it so clearly in the video. Now I have a fresh clean piggy. A happy elderly piggy and a happy piggy mom haha

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Oh how wonderful, thank you for sharing Lauri!

@ItsPigs 4 года назад

Thank you! ❤️ We get comments every day on our bathing videos from people who think it is dangerous to bathe guinea pigs.

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Right, It appears to be a widely held belief sadly

@bellecosgrove8070 4 года назад

o found this online and it said you can make a homemade shampoo for guinea pigs Guinea Pig Shampoo Alternatives DIY ½ cup of distilled water. ¼ cup of liquid dish detergent. ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar.

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Sure, great ingredients but I would prefer the commercial one because they will smell much better.

@SunFlower-fx8rv 4 года назад

@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue could you maybe just add a safe drop of essential oil ?

@kirstenplaydon2744 4 года назад

Saskia, you have taught me so much!! I have three girl piggies and I love them. Watching you and the volunteers is so inspiring and I would love to start my own guinea pig sanctuary after I've learned everything that I possibly can which I know will take a few years... Thanks so much 😊!!

@bambookat8796 4 года назад

Thank you! I bathe my piggies as needed. I have 2 texels and 1 silkie, they need to be bathed and groomed pretty regularly. I use gorgeous guinea shampoos and love their products!!

@jenniferpower981 4 года назад

Saskia resembles a young Faye Dunaway so much,She's beautiful!.

@lorrainecragan-sullivan7048 3 года назад

That’s it! I knew she resembled someone else, but I couldn’t put my finger on it.

@janelleyharris5042 3 года назад

I agree! I also thought of Sharon Stone

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

So interesting! The boy clean part was especially interesting, because I didn’t know you needed to clean them there, as well as the ear part, at least with the olive oil. That’s so helpful, thank you so much Saskia!

@fosteringguineapigs3830 4 года назад

As a person with allergies I also find bathing my guinea pigs 4x a year really helps keep my skin reaction down (slight hives). I also do the same with my cat to keep both mats and my allergies at bay. Everyone says both species don't need baths as it is bad for them. But I totally agree with Saskia that it is something that is needed a few times a year 😊 I have relatives that come visit my home with severe animal allergies and they go home with no symptoms.

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Good to know that regular bathing helps with allergies!

@dejns6945 4 года назад

I have always given my cat a bath 2x a month. I then part the hair & oil the skin with baby oil. I oil 1x a wk. Never used flea meds due to the oil preventing fleas.

@Kt-cn2rq 3 года назад

Yes it does I wash my pets also. Pet dander gets me so bad but I love my fur babies (dog, cats and guinea pigs) good thing I am not allergic to my fresh and saltwater fish or my son's African clawed frogs 😆

@Shadow-iv1mq Год назад

That’s really interesting actually, whenever I hold my boys my skin gets a little red so I’ll keep this in mind!

@juliemcgugan1244 Год назад

I’m a pet groomer with a specialization in small animals and I agree. A bath with a small-animal shampoo will not do them any harm. There is a lot of misinformation in this business and I have even had veterinary professionals give me totally wrong information.

@caseysmith5888 4 года назад

I just took in an adult teddy boy his ears were completely plugged and crusted over with black dry wax, the oil trick worked so well! Giving him bath today!

@addiecooley389 4 года назад

I have no idea why I loved watching her clean it’s ears so much

@amyschiappapietra 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! I gave my three female guinea pigs their first bath today. I was nervous about it, but it went great!! This was a huge help!

@BitchPuddingFTW 4 года назад

We needed this video years ago! Thank you Saskia people were starting to confuse rabbits with guinea pigs. The information is just pure gold and should be shared to as many people as possible. You're an amazing person! 💖💕

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Interesting observation. Yes I too noticed that at times certain things that apply to bunnies are indeed mixed up.

@connemegan1864 4 года назад

No ... all she is saying is just bullshit...

@miarojas5747 4 года назад

고양이 glad i found the vid i thought baths were a once a year kinda thing bc of other youtubers

@lottychan 2 года назад

I'm confused. My pet doctors said never bath them if not necessary because guinea Pigs are prone to get bladder infections if you do anything wrong here. Also it stresses them, because it's not a natural behaviour for them to bathe in water - wild guinea pigs don't bathe either. They have this eye liquid they use tho clean themselves Usually when I see other guinea pig channels recommend bathing they have really dirty, mostly rescue guinea pigs that haven't been taken care of well before, so they are used to bathe them because in that case it's necessary if the guinea pig can't help themselves anymore. But I was told if you keep their cage clean and your guinea pig is able to self-clean properly it's absolutely not necessary.

@juliemcgugan1244 Год назад

In the wild, they are always on fresh grass and soil, though and seldom on soiled bedding. And they are vulnerable to the Esther elements. What happens in the wild when they are exposed to rain? Do they get respiratory and bladder infections because they are exposed to water? I don’t think so. I don’t think a bath every few months will do them any harm, so long as they are rinsed throughly and not left damp. And I don’t think water, even with a small animal shampoo dissolved in it, ever caused bladder infections or UTIs. I would really have reservations about my vet if that were the advice they were giving me. That sounds very suspect.

@crystalsuishou8367 4 года назад

Thank you Saskia for this video :o) One thing with the piggies: they may be looking quiet, but as soon as they find the opportunity, they'll try to run away, so make sure to hold them tight and in a place where they cannot fall from high. And yes Saskia, I've found out the same way as you of holding one of their little front paws. Mine are lunkaryas and I love these little Ones with all my heart!

@grammargrandma1234 4 года назад

I used baby shampoo on mine, or Johnson's baby path, are they ok?

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Yes

@leahg1861 4 года назад

Thanks I was wondering the same thing!

@strawberrymilk4007 4 года назад

Just don’t use dove or they will lose all there hair

@angiesadventures2079 4 года назад

Same

@ElisaHei 4 года назад

Some guinea pigs like it. I had an old piggy who didn't want to leave the warm bath so I let her stay there for a while :)

@morceajaferda4906 4 года назад

No the guinea pig are be soo scared!

@justaplasticcupaaaaaa1350 4 года назад

@@morceajaferda4906 not nessesarily!! Their are a few rare exception where the guinea pig enjoys it- one of my boys HATES bath time and endures it for extra cuddles, but the other one doesn't mind at all. Whenever he sees me getting the soap he chews on the bars (which he usually does when he wants something- food, attention, or in this case to get in the water first so he can shake all over his brother and get treats first). Hes calm in the water and even lies in his water bowl sometimes if it's warm outside :)

@johnyoung2645 4 года назад

Wild guinea pigs get rained on all the time and they adjust. It's silly to think Cavies cannot get wet.

@jaimevosganian3479 3 года назад

Rain doesn't have soap, and wild guinea pigs and domestic guinea pigs are incredibly different, they evolved from the Montane guinea pig, which are veryyyyyyyy different. They can get wet but doing it to often is harmful. It stresses them and is really just unnecessary, normal guinea pigs only need full baths when a vet says so, never any other time. Butt baths of course are fine as well as cleaning male parts but not full baths like the video.

@syoncav 3 года назад

@@jaimevosganian3479 its perfectly fine to bath piggies.

@mochiimilkk8342 3 года назад

@@syoncav It's not :D

@syoncav 3 года назад

@@mochiimilkk8342 and why not?????

@mochiimilkk8342 3 года назад

@@syoncav Uhh... They are self cleaning. You shouldnt bathe your guniea pigs Guinea pigs are known to be an extremely clean creatures who groom themselves very often. Therefore, you rarely need to give them a bath. Please do not bathe your guinea pig unless it is necessary. Unnecessary baths will result in dry fur coats and skin. They can also get really anxious during the process, resulting in biting and nipping. I haven't bathed my guinea pig and she's fine dispute having long fur, of course she gets butt matts but all you have to do is trim them or brush them out. Please do not bathe your guinea pig unless instructed by a professional. I bet this guinea pigs trust with it's owner is horrible, and there can be other risks too. Guinea pigs are great at keeping themselves clean, but you might have to bathe yours if it has an infection or abscess. Only bathe your guinea pig if you absolutely need to so you don’t cause it any unneeded stress Edit: Her reasoning in the first clip is hilarious, "Do you bathe your dog? I bet you do" A dog and a guinea pig are two completely different things with different levels of processing. You can't compare a guinea pig to a dog and expect everyone to immediately believe you. They don't "Have" to have baths. I know this woman may think she's an expert but I don't believe so, I may be wrong, but I don't believe this and I will go on to not bathing my guinea pig to save her not only her health, but her and my sanity. PLEASE ONLY BATHE IF NEEDED!

@bellecosgrove8070 4 года назад

one of mu guinea pigs love baths his name is mapel and his a rescue

@gernhartreinholzen3992 Месяц назад

How often should I wash my cat? And how do I keep her from going ballistic when washing her? Oh, I shouldn't wash my cat at all? Why not? BECAUSE OF THE SAME REASONS, YOU SHOULDN'T WASH YOUR GUINEA PIG!

@elizabethsilva1287 4 года назад

When things are meant to be, there just meant to be I was about to search on your channel how often they need a shower, as mine are starting to have a smell but not bad at all I actually like it but it’s been a while sense I showered them.

@porcelainwolfy 4 года назад

Thank you Saskia! My piggies have gotten pretty stinky and dirty through our rainy season and I was wondering if I should wash them or not. Now I have something to do with them this evening! Here’s hoping I don’t get bitten ☺️

@MrMadieu 3 года назад

I feel super clean after watching that. 😂 TOP JOB 🤩👍✔️

@AmazonMoss 4 года назад

Did that seem like a LOT of shampoo?? That's more that I use for my own head of hair 😂

@AmazonMoss 4 года назад

Omg I just got to the conditioner part and I'm literally screamed at how much she used

@smdemegs7005 4 года назад

AmazonMoss ikr? My hair is long & thick and I don’t use nearly that much shampoo or conditioner!!

@bentleyangeldekao7768 4 года назад

Thank god that they only need it like 3 to 4 times a year

@charlatte1948 4 года назад

Haha. I guess. I mean I think she used a lot! But if you think about it, they only get between 1-4 baths a year. In comparison to us humans who usually shower multiple times a week. Lol. And he is a longer haired guinea pig, so maybe he gets more dirtier. And maybe it is more thick? So they need it. Idk.

@We4redev0 4 года назад

Keep in mind that they are only getting shampooed once every 3-4 months.

@martinavelasco7421 3 года назад

I wonder of people are lumping guinea pigs and bunnies. Bunnies aren't suppose to be bathe so I wonder if that's where the misconception comes from? I don't have a guinea pig but this channel is the most helpful if you're a first time Guinea pig parent.

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 3 года назад

Yes that sadly happens ALL the time

@laurieschapro6036 2 года назад

Hi ! I don't have a Guinea Pig , but I have learned alot about them because of you ! I NEVER KNEW that you could bathe a Guinea Pig , or that you had to clean their little "area" in front of their anus . Also , if you have a male Guinea Pig , I didn't know that you had to clean their little penis off , either !!!! I've always wanted a Guinea Pig ever since I got to hold my neighbor's Guinea Pig on Sundays before they would leave to go to church . I would hold it on my lap on top of a thick towel and I would pet it for a long time - until they had to leave. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience - even though I got peed on a couple of times !!!! My sister had one , but I wasn't allowed to touch it . It got ringworm and it died soon thereafter because she didn't take care of it very well . She NEVER TOOK GOOD CARE OF HER PETS THAT SHE HAD AT HOME !!!! I always had to take care of them even though I was younger than she was ! I did my best with them even though I didn't know how to do it . I'm so glad that you take such good care of your Guinea Pigs and you show us the proper way to take care of them. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO !!!!!!!! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤❤❤❤💗💗💗💗💗😊😊😊😊😊😷😷😷🐾🐾🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🌝🌞☀️⭐🌈🌈🌈 !!!!

@LittleKingdom3 4 года назад

This is needed for so many people! I will share this. 💞

@carschmn 4 года назад

Your costar is very cute

@amberapparel2862 4 года назад

Can I have some tips on caring for a 9 week old guinea pig I can't find much online and the pet store didn't even tell me anything like other pet stores do I just want to know when they should have there first bath and nail clippings

@aavariluvs 3 года назад

60% of us have guinea pigs 30% are watching just for the fun of it 10% are stuck on the toilet because we ate 5 spicy bean burritos from tacos bells and is now grounded to the toilet for life, so we decided to look this up ourselves (You can guess which category I am )😬🤫

@katiemilady197 4 года назад

So cute and informative! Spencer looked great afterwards and he was also a well behaved boy for being the "guinea pig" for this video. Just subscribed. Look forward to watching future videos! ❤️🤗

@addy_dew5575 2 года назад

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

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 2 года назад

Link to the shampoo amzn.to/2IQKy6k

@alyssalewis5948 4 года назад

I had no idea you have to clean the ears!!!! Thank you so much 🙏

@Just_twobesties 2 года назад

I’m so glad I found this all the other channels are DONT GET ANY WATER IN THE EYES EARS AND NOISE

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 2 года назад

Water is the eyes is not detrimental and I find it icky not to wash the face. We have been doing our baths like this for over 20 years. So go ahead and bathe away!

@heikoplotner2636 Год назад

@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue Bei meinen blieb beim Abspülen nur die Nase frei, und sie liebten es, entspannten sich völlig.

@miyarosenberg-cowley5910 3 года назад

Hi Saskia, though I am not an expert on Guinea Pigs, I am qualified in veterinary medicine and we did have a course on Guinea Pigs where we were told that you should only bathe a Guinea Pig that has certain medical needs, as they are self cleaning animals and if you bath them without medical reason, it could be life threatening. I am in no way challenging your views, but as a student in veterinary medicine I would love to know your opinion on this! I am starting my intern at a clinic in about a month and feel totally petrified! Thanks so much:)

@aoinoyami92 4 года назад

OK do you wash your guinea pig like twice a day for like only one today and then next week I am because I watch my guinea pig and I watch his cage so yeah I’m just confused because the twice because I wash my guinea pig only one time and then when his cage get dirty I just watch it before for anything happens and him and are used I just use a soap it’s a different kind of soap and I’m just axing what soap should I use or shampoo because I don’t really use shampoo on my guinea pig so yeah so I’m just wondering if I’m going toSo

@schmidtikovsky2825 3 года назад

Why do people have so many problems with their guineapigs? Do they not put them outside in a nice little shady patch with a little water bowl to bath themselves? All three of my guinea pigs lived to approximately 8 years old. They always had shiny hair no clots or stinky ears or whatever. The only thing i had to do was taking care of their nails. (clipping once in a while in winter because they were inside and could not smirgle them off) I hope people one day will only buy pets when they are able to care properly for them and i am happy that you rescue people are helping these poor creatures so much.

@francisrivas9497 4 года назад

Oh gosh. I havent given them a bath in over a year eek. Instead of conditioner can I use coconut oil?

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

The oil would just make them greasy. You can use the conditioner you use for yourself.

@DTMOMusic 2 года назад

What a good boy he was. Great tips will definitely have to wash my baby girls and they’re stinky buns lol

@maggielovestoads 3 года назад

Came here to cleanse my palette because I was watching a “guinea pig influencer” who was yelling about how you should bathe them every THREE YEARS or NEVER🤢🤢 She was definitely one of those people that was like “NEVER DO ANYTHING THAT COULD MAKE YOUR PIG UPSET” which is true to an extent.... part of the responsibility of owning an animal and taking proper care of them. In order to properly care for them sometimes you have to do things they don’t like. My cats hate going to the vet and get upset and stressed. Does that mean I shouldn’t take them? No!

@peterahjorter 2 года назад

I usually throw in my guinea pig in the washing machine 60 degrees and then in the dryer and it will be just fine. Forgot to mention its for a stuffed toy guinea pig

@Nadical 2 года назад

I think people misinterpret the fact that guinea pigs don't need baths from the fact that it's bad to bathe a pet rabbit or hamster (If im not mistaken) Number 1 rule is do your research for any pet

@crosswave10 3 года назад

my name is pig am very smol i like to wheek and chew hay ball my birthday soon i want no cake instead lots and lots of pea flake!

@saga_1999 4 года назад

i have a castrated rescue boar whose grease gland is never greasy? it’s hard to even tell where the gland is. is this because he was neutered? and is this normal? he is 2.5 years old and is a free roam . xx

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

Yes normal because he is fixed.

@karaleetrapp 4 года назад

If a piggy owner says 'my piggy got sick after being bathed', my question would be 'did you only towel dry your piggy before putting them back in their enclosure?'

@gorlheck5574 3 года назад

That blonde guinea looks like a duckling 😭💕💕💕

@amandah2866 4 года назад

He's so cute and very well behaved!! Though he didn't look too thrilled with the bath lol. Guinea pigs can be very dramatic, I have one who yells every time you pick her up.

@ladypigford2910 4 года назад

What a good boy! Rupert does not obey.

@zuzka2673 4 года назад

Oh, I have two guinea pigs, they're one year and a half old and never had a bath

@athenawrgdss73 4 года назад

Zuzka never ever bathe your guinea pig she’s giving a lot of misinformation.

@instantentertainment2800 4 года назад

@@athenawrgdss73 yes I agree

@gabycalderon9144 2 года назад

Love your channel Saskia, you are so beautiful inside and outside 💞💞😌😌

@verity520 3 года назад

It drives me mad when people say Guinea pigs don't need or even shouldn't be bathed.

@dogeatermidir7077 3 года назад

Bruh that shampoo does everything XD

@Fjongan 3 года назад

I’m so impressed with how easy he is to handle. I never owned a piggi but watching your videos is really interesting and satisfying

@goldenmenas290 4 года назад

I have a 6 month old guinea pig, I got him around 3 months ago, when I pick him up and place him down, he runs to me, if im not there he stays in one place and doesn't run, or walk around, is there a reason for this?

@sophied6832 4 года назад

Do you have a second guinea pig? If not you should definitely get one because guinea pigs NEED a buddy and can get depressed without one. Glad you really care for your piggy :)

@83uwb 4 года назад

This is really confusing. I've had guinea pigs for almost ten years and not once have I heard that bathing is good for them. The guinea pigs I have owned over the years never had a skin disease or infections mentioned in this video. I trust Saskia a lot and I've learned a lot from her, but this time I'm really questioning things. Then again, she has plenty of experience with much more guinea pigs than I have ever owned in my life so far.

@ava_a313 4 года назад

I've never, either. I think if your piggie needs a bath it should only be a splash of water and not that often. I think she was demonstrating on how to bathe them if needed (If they get poo or pee on them or for medical reasons)

@bananasplit5248 4 года назад

A good rule is bath when needed. Most guinea pigs when kept in clean environments have no reason to be given a wash.

@kristen7623 4 года назад

Right, lots of her rescue piggies def need baths because of the situations they come from

@taranicole3457 4 года назад

@@ava_a313 Did we watch the same video? Ever 3 months or when needed to prevent mites and fungal infections! Guinea pigs are prone to having these issues! This has been said repeatedly in the video. If my car is broken, I take it to a mechanic. If I am having skin issues I will go to a dermatologist. Point is you seek someone's advice that has wisdom and many years of experience, not even so much a person who has a degree! My mom was a surgeon & always said.. Nurses actually had more knowledge than most people realize because they were the ones who did most of the dirty work, on site work/field. They always gained ton of wisdom & experience from doing so. I don't know very much about guinea pigs but I do know enough to pay attention when you come across someone who has this level of compassion, knowledge & experience.. As my husband would say, keep your mouth shut! don't think. listen & pay attention! 😃♥️

@LexiandAimee123 4 года назад

If it is a solo Cavy, less chance of skin issues..

@Lene-ce7nt 4 года назад

Well, when I was a child we had to medical bath our guinea pig .We used a small bowl, but he probably thought we wanted to kill him, He was struggling and screaming for his life so it was a bit of stress for all. And it did not get better... So a real Drama pig.

@meep74 4 года назад

Awww that guinea pig is so pretty

@corinnak1295 4 года назад

Why would a guinea pig need a bath? They don't get greasy when they get older. They just don't. If they get dirty (how? are they sick?), just wash off the dirty part. Why don't you first try a gentle and less stressful method like a washcloth before actually putting them into water. I don't get it. I usually like your videos, they are very informative and I learned how to clip nails by myself from you. But this video seems totally outdated.

@bananasplit5248 4 года назад

Agreed

@jameshaines604 2 года назад

Dramatic is an understatement. First time I tried to bathe my new piggie she actually played possum . She just layed there motionless I thought she was dead at first but about 5 minutes later she jumped up and ran to her house sneaky little creatures.

@jameshaines604 2 года назад

I have three of then they are extremely happy and have plenty of food and space

@lovebug5087 3 года назад

Is human conditioner always ok to use? On my dogs ive always used oatmeal based so they don't rash. If human conditioner is ok which do you recommend best? We also have a skinny piggy, do the same rules apply?

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 3 года назад

any is ok but yes oatmeal is nice

@abriewren3013 3 года назад

lol, her hair matches the guinea pig! idk, it made me laugh😂

@SirManfly 4 года назад

used to bath our piggies in the bathroom sink. they weren't cool about the bath but seemed to like the warm water !

@ColterLitsKy2205 4 года назад

Girl you would look so pretty with dredlocks. Or with traditional braids. Just saying

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

I would LOVE braids but there is no way I can do those, not on my self or anyone else, and I went to hair stylist school!!

@anthonymcdonnell6615 4 года назад

spencer is really cute and fluffy

@janetgreenslade9281 3 года назад

Litterally squeaky clean lol

@nayamarievelazco8769 4 года назад

She’s incredible!

@carolalmeida220 4 года назад

When I wash my Piggies it's so nice to be able to really feel their bodies for Lumps and Bumps even better than I usually can.

@alyssamate 4 года назад

This video is very helpful to New Guinea pig owner, like myself or long time guinea pig owners. Thank you 💗

@justmaren 3 года назад

is this just for long haired guinea pigs

@Reubenhater 3 года назад

RU-vid send me to Cow hoofers to horses shoes to acne cleaning to feet cleaning now i get guinea pigs... RU-vid be high af. like the video though. Cute animals.

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 2 года назад

😜

@ihanakaunotar2741 3 года назад

Randomly got here and stayed.

@epd1113 4 года назад

I loved hearing my gunnie pigs squeek 🥰. I miss my babies.

@Cherry-bw8me 4 года назад

Hi there, I have question.. I will have guinea pig soon, but his furs have pee stained..should I give a bath first? or should I let him stay in his cage until he got used to it? please help

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

We would start off with a nice bath right away. Sometimes the yellow stains on white fur will not go away though sadly. We have this problem with our white horses as well. A "silver" shampoo may work with that. That is shampoo for people with gray / white hair that the yellow out.

@emilysjr2900 4 года назад

How often do you recommend cleaning their ears and clipping their nails?

@danzsyy 4 года назад

Thanks for this video!! Very helpful 😁😁😁😁

@mckennaraulston6173 3 года назад

I wouldn't mind watching more cleaning & bath videos with different piggies!

@teewatson8168 2 года назад

Me too!!

@snoozieq4584 2 года назад

Yes, a Spa Day video 💖💖

@chronicallymel3510 3 года назад

I have never had a ginnie pig, had friends with them, or really have interest in them. I found this channel and its totally changed me in the last couple months! I can't wait for the day I can add one to my family ❤

@sistergabrielfassl8132 4 года назад

I'm so glad to have caught you giving a guinea pig a bath. So many things you have clarified for me. Thank you!

@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue 4 года назад

You are so very welcome~!

@seth_ap148 3 года назад

Wow I learned a lot here, I’ll wash my piggies face next bath time since I never knew you could! And I always thought I was being too rough, but it looks like that’s just how it goes lol.

@leotabaca5476 4 года назад

I had 6 Guinea pigs . They had very long hair ( 8 inches ) . I always bathed them and then put thier hair up in rollers. I would brush them out. They were beautiful. Every night I would put their hair up in rollers. They loved being fussed over. Love the piggies.

@megancanada8496 4 года назад

One of my piggies has 2 very different colored ears, and when I clean them, it's the color of his ears. He also enjoys the bath, but hates the drying off part.

@shapegirl1 4 года назад

Megan Canada haha! All of mine will die in hell before getting a bath but they all but one have different colored ears. I have five, btw. 😂 lol