For years now, guinea pigs have been creeping into the homes of many families. They are also known as “guinea pig” or “guinea pig” although they have nothing to do with India or Guinea.
Guinea pigs need special care, but of all the breeds of guinea pigs, the ones that require the most time and dedication are the long-haired guinea pigs. Nothing weird, the same goes for humans who have longer hair.
Long-haired guinea pigs need a bit more attention , true, but that doesn’t mean it takes a lot of effort to have them. It will be the same as having a long-haired cat. If you would like to have one of these rodents such as Peruvian or Texel guinea pigs, we are going to give you some tips to take care of their fur.
These guinea pigs have to bathe more frequently than short-haired ones, but you have to be careful because these rodents are quite sensitive to water . It is important that the water is warm so that they do not get sick or burn them. And, of course, the guinea pig can never be completely submerged because if you do that, water can get into its eyes, ears or nose.
What kind of shampoo can you use for your guinea pig? What is normally used is a shampoo for rabbits because it adapts perfectly to the skin of these animals . If while soaping your pet you notice that there are knots in his fur, it is best to cut them directly (with blunt scissors) because they can cause infections.
For some animals long hair is important but for guinea pigs it really has no essential function. Many owners let their hair grow to make them hairstyles and win beauty contests with them, but it is not good for our animal to have such long hair because it can bother them when it comes to defecating, eating and seeing clearly.
Likewise, we advise you to cut their hair because guinea pigs do not lose it and will end up ingesting or nibbling it and this can cause digestive problems. Here are some tricks to take care of your long-haired guinea pigs.
