Long hair

[elherman0811]

Hello! I have a guinea pig with long hair (Peruvian to be specific) and she is always getting things like hay and pee in her fur no matter how short I trim it. When I find a clump, I cut it out but she seems to keep getting them. Does anyone have any advice?

 

[Wiebke]

Hello! I have a guinea pig with long hair (Peruvian to be specific) and she is always getting things like hay and pee in her fur no matter how short I trim it. When I find a clump, I cut it out but she seems to keep getting them. Does anyone have any advice?

Hi

Try to keep the hairs around the bum end/back legs and the general underlayer as short as possible.

You may find the practical tips, pictures and videos on in our hair cutting guide very helpful:

Thread 'An Illustrated Guide to Hair Cutting'

Apr 22, 2020

1 Why and when are haircuts necessary?
- Why are haircuts necessary?
- Which areas need the most attention?
- What is the purpose of a short summer haircut for long-haired guinea pigs?
2 Pre-cut bathing
- No baths, bum baths or full baths?
- Bathing tips
3 Haircut preparation
- What you need for a haircut
- Scissors or small dog clippers?
- Tips for unruly or skittish piggies
-...

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