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1. Do I use regular baby shampoo or is there some kind of guinea pig shampoo I can get at stores?

2. Because it's getting colder, is it a good idea to make Guinea Pj's?

3. I give my guinea pig attention everyday, is that too much time with him?

4. When I pick up my GP, his chub plops out his sides. I don't know if he's the right weight and I'm not sure how to weigh him.

5. What would be the best thing to use for cleaning his grease gland?

Thanks for the help! :laluot_05:
 
Hello

In Answer to your questions

1) We use Gorgoeus Guineas Shampoo http://www.gorgeousguineas.co.uk/ Have a look on Guinea Lynx an excellent medical website for details on US shampoo http://www.guinealynx.info/grooming.html#bathing

2) Never put clothes on your piggie

3) No, as long as your piggie is happy with it thats fine, you'll form a close bond with them

4) Weighing is important, you can weigh them on Kitchen scales like digital ones and pop them in a box on them and minus the weight of the box. Have a look at this thread http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/...-of-Weight-Checks-and-Overfeeding-Guinea-Pigs

5) Check out this link on Guinea Lynx for details on Grease Glands http://www.guinealynx.info/grooming.html#grease_gland

Hope that helps
 
What if I'm going to make it w/out sleeves and just a little thing that will allow him to move freely and be comfortable? I'll even make sure to make it bigger than his size.
 
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You really don't need to put clothes on him, there are many other ways to keep him warm and let him be comfortable. :)
 
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I'm sorry, I'm always SO worried about my guinea pig! His ears always get so cold and he's been shivering!
 
Hi! Please remember that guinea pigs are not dolls, so please don't dress them up; they don't need it and while it may be fun for you, it's certainly not fun for them! At worst, they can panic and hurt themselves trying to wiggle out.

Please weigh your guinea pig weekly, preferably at the same time. That will help you to keep weight and health under control. http://www.guinealynx.info/weigh.html

Especially as you have a single guinea pig, it is important that he gets plenty of attention. Guinea pigs are group animals, they need as much company as they can get.

I can also recommend Gorgeous Guinea shampoos.
 
My gp is a year old and weighs about 2.5 lbs! (we just measured his weight) Is that TOO MUCH?
 
Oh good! I'm over protective of my guinea pig... Maybe because I don't want him to be hurt or sick.

Two accidents in his life:
1. Broken front right ankle. (He gets mad when we touch his paws)
2. Knocked two top teeth out. (of course they're fixed)
 
Thats a perfect weight for a piggie :) It works out to around 1.13 kg our girls are between 1.12-1.30kgs in weight. So your piggie is fine :) What is their name?
 
GuineaPig24 said:
Oh good! I'm over protective of my guinea pig... Maybe because I don't want him to be hurt or sick.

Two accidents in his life:
1. Broken front right ankle. (He gets mad when we touch his paws)
2. Knocked two top teeth out. (of course they're fixed)
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Aw bless him. Don't worry everyone worries over their guinea pig, I know I do! :))
We'd all love to see some photos of your little guy! :)
 
Ok

But My guinea pig hasn't had many problems with conditioner free baby shampoo. Anyway, thanks!
 
Sprite is a very attractive piggy! I recommend snuggle sacks (made of fleece usually) and/or lots and lots of hay to keep him warm :) Guinea pig PJs sound cute but I dont think the piggy would really like them ;)

I have occasionally plonked a witches hat for halloween or santa hat on a very placid piggy for a photo (for Christmas cards!) and I really dont think they noticed/minded but its only for seconds while I take a photo then quickly removed if it has not fallen off already ....and I have never fastened/tied them onto the piggy in anyway.
 
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