ellybelly07
Junior Guinea Pig
What care should I give the pigs weekly, monthly, and yearly? I've got what I need to do daily care and I know what to do but what about all these times? When to clean grease gland, go to vet, bathe, ect...? thanks
thanksOh, bless you, don't stress too much. The daily care is the hardest thing to get used to, so if you've got that sussed then you are most of the way there. Take to vets when there is a change in behaviour you are worried about. Grease glands - depends entirely on the piggies. Some never need doing, others need a bit of regular maintenance. Bathing - depends again on the piggies. Long haired need more attention than short haired. Personally I've not had to do more than a bum bath when necessary. Be guided by your piggies
thanksNail clipping every four weeks and weighing every week .My short haired piggies only get bathed twice a year but my Peruvian gets bathed as and when she needs it.Don't worry, just enjoy them
Good point, sport_billy - especially if your piggies have dark nails. I have just had to refresh myself on clipping dark claws as the beautiful Connie has not one single easy white nail!Just to add to the excellent advice from all above.. With nail clipping it can be good to get a vet to show you how to do it, it helps to see it done at close hand.