Brushing and nail cutting

[Hillab]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering how often you brush your pigs and cut their nail?

 

[Siikibam]

Mine are short haired so I don’t brush at all. I cut a little off their nails maybe every month... if they’re quite long then I’ll probably cut off twice a month.

 

[Wiebke]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering how often you brush your pigs and cut their nail?

Short hair and especially smooth coated guinea pigs don't need brushing except with those that are strong seasonal moulters - but even there, your hands will be sufficient.
Long-haired guinea pigs you brush weekly or daily depending on the coat. As the majority is not really happy with brushing, a judicious haircut (and especially a short summer haircut to free them from lugging around the equivalent of a ski suit on a tropical beach) will go a long way of keeping tangles and mats under control.
An Illustrated Guide to Hair Cutting

Nail cutting again depends; nails grow at different rates at different ages. With babies you have to actually wait until the baby nails start growing and only cut off the sharp tip about 1 mm once it is safe so. Most people cut between every 2-4 weeks once the nails grow at a steady pace. they grow fastest at around 1 year but are noticeably slower and often much more twisty, curly or thick in older piggies. You generally work out whether you are better with clippers or pet nail scissors.
Guide to Cutting Guinea Pig Nails

Use our piggy whispering tricks to gently assert your authority and to reassure your piggies during the process. It will get easier with practice as you become more confident. Handling feet and coat during petting sessions will help to get your piggies used to grooming before you get serious.
Understanding Prey Animal Instincts, Guinea Pig Whispering And Cuddling Tips