dandruff

[chaoswolf]

ok i noticed my guinea pig has alot of dandruff and dirt n such in there coat is there anything i can do? because they are shedding alot to and i been brushing them about 3 times a day to help prevent it. They love being itched n brushed alot too i figure cause of the dandruff should i give them a bath? or what do u recommended or should i add a oil supplement to there food if so which should i add? i did just adopt them and they are my 1st guinea pigs they are short hair. Also i tried only brushing them once a day but it dose better with 3 10 mins sessions a day.

[piggylover]

Have you treated them for mites, my little 8 week old has flakey skin as such and I have treated him, you could try bathing them but think about mite treating them as well

[Kayleigh]

I would give them both a nice warm bath with a mite/flea pet shampoo. Im not saying they may have mites but this just covers all the bases. They will smell nicer and alot of the loose hair should come out.

Kayleigh

[chaoswolf]

is there any shampoo u can recomand im haveing a hard time finding some so far all i can find is this

but its just normal small animal shampoo can you list some flea/mite ones for guinea pigs?lol dang usa never has what i need lol!! i keep finding uk sites with all the good stuff XD

[piggylover]

I dunno will the uk ship to you??? If not maybe use a shampoo like that and buy a spot on to apply 48 hours after once coat is completely dry, hope you find something

[chaoswolf]

the problem is the item is like 4$ n shipping is like 40$.... dose cat products work? like cat mite shampoo or something?
like this?

Kills and repels fleas and ticks with natural ingredients. Veterinarian tested, Natural Defense naturally cleans and conditions and features a fresh spice scent. Safe for use on adult cats and kittens eight weeks of age and older.

Active Ingredients:

Peppermint Oil - 0.25%
Clove Oil - 0.25%
Cedar Oil - 0.50%
Cinnamon Oil - 1.00%
Rosemary Oil - 1.00%
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - 7.50%

Other Ingredients:
Vitamin E, Lecithin, Lanolin, Wheat Germ Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Soybean Oil, Vanillin, Xanthan Gum, Water.

or i found this one

Adams D-Limonene Flea & Tick Shampoo is highly regarded not only as an effective flea and tick killer, but also as a superior grooming product. Its non-alkaline formula contains the key active ingredient d-Limonene, a pleasant citrus-scented insecticide, plus cleansing agents, lanolin, and special conditioners. As a result, tangles brush out easily, leaving the pet with a clean, soft, shiny healthier looking coat and a fresh, clean smell.

For dogs cats, puppies, and kittens
Kills fleas and ticks. Conditions coat and deodorizes.
Contains a botanically derived insecticide.

Active Ingredients: D-Limonene 5.00%

Directions For Use: Use only on dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens. Wet dog or cat with warm water and apply a small amount of shampoo along the back of the animal. Work well into coat, starting at head and working back. Include legs and feet. When lather is desired consistency, continue to work into coat for 10 minutes to kill fleas. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and dry. When washing cats, kittens or puppies, dry with cloth immediately after rinsing to prevent chilling. Do not use on puppies or kittens under 12 weeks of age. Do not reapply product for one week.

[Orlaith]

I recommend this company for guinea pig shampoos. I've gotten them to ship to Ireland and it's not too expensive, so maybe shipping to the US won't be too dear either?

Personally I wouldn't use a cat shampoo in case it's too strong. If you can't find a nice gentle piggy shampoo then you could always use Johnson's Baby shampoo (the No More Tears one) as an alternative. It isn't flea/mite shampoo but it would do the job.

[piggylover]

That's the site I was on about thank you