Bathing?

[BobaTheGuineaPiglet]

Hello all!

Today I noticed that my piggie has some discoloration on his white fur due to pee. I was wondering if I should bathe him, or leave it be me? i read that guinea pigs should hardly get baths, only if it’s absolutely necessary.

Thank you!

 

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

Is there a lot of pee, or a little?
Generally, guinea pigs are excellent at grooming themselves.
Please refer to this guide: Bathing (including cleaning grease glands)
You should only really bath them when it's necessary, for example, if the hair around their grease glands is matted or, in long-haired guinea pigs, if other parts of their hair are matted (or when medically necessary).
Is your piggy long-haired or short-haired?

 

[BobaTheGuineaPiglet]

he’s short-haired!

 

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

Maybe try soaking a soft cloth in warm water and gently rubbing the area.
I believe that shampoos usually won't remove urine stains from white fur.
I hope that this helps!

 

[Chaz]

I have bathed Luna twice and she's 2 years old. She is white haired and sometimes gets yellow on her. I managed to clean her up in the bath, but now I find there's no point and to just leave her. She just gets mucky again.

 

[Siikibam]

You can just do a bum bath with plain water. What are they bedded on?

 

[David Piggie Lover]

I have a long haired piggie. I bath her regularly like this.
This is another piggie but better picture. Warm water and very mild soap e.g. Johnson's baby shampoo.
If you piggie keeps wetting herself you will need to see a vet as could be a urine prob.