They are the leading cause of hair loss on guinea pigs and they can be easily treated.

Can you cut guinea pigs hair. Not sure he will stay very still for me. Comb a partial amount of fur out. Some guinea pigs will needs hair cuts whereas others will not.

When to cut your guinea pigs hair. Continue with the rest of the nails. Not decided on a name yet.

If you want to give your guinea pig a hair cut be careful not to cut too close to the skin and be extremely careful not to snip its skin or ears. Its a common misconception that guinea pigs hair is the source of the allergic reaction which actually is not the case. When it comes to fruits and vegetables you will always need to choose those which are richest in vitamin C since this nutrient is essential for the guinea pig they can only.

Keep your guinea pigs healthy by not allowing long hair to drag on the ground where they defecate and old food and bacterial waste can accumulate. Long-haired guinea pigs whose hair drags along the floor will get their hair wet from urine and it will then pick up dirt and debris from the cage floor. Hair combs designed for guinea pig or rabbit hair are commercially available in pet stores but fine-toothed combs designed for cats can be used as well.

The reason as to why you should cut it short is because it can collect bacteria and cause health problems for the guinea pig over time. Once you are done place it back in its cage and give the guinea pig treats. These are pesky parasites that live off of your guinea pig.

If it gets too long. If your cavy gets agitated allow it to rest for a few minutes before proceeding with the other nails. The haircut should not be carried out by children or anyone nervous about the procedure.