Our guinea pigs and the cold
Winter can affect the health and activity of our guinea pigs.
Many times during the winter we have doubts about whether we can take our guinea pigs to the garden or if we can bathe her...
Well, we are going to answer some of these questions.
Guinea pigs, as a rule, do not tolerate the cold very well, we can only have them outdoors in moderate climates, and as long as they have a shelter where they can hide, be it a hut or an underground gallery.
Even with these data, it is necessary to specify a little more, because if, for example, we have our guinea pig indoors all year round, and suddenly we decide to move it to the garden, it is very likely that it will get sick and may even cause death. .
In this case, it would be advisable to accommodate it in spring-summer, in a place where it has sun and shade at its free choice. We must make sure that the sun also hits that site in winter. In this way we make sure that our guinea pig is at a good room temperature, and it gets used to changes, such as rain, cooler nights, the wind... So when winter comes they will be physically prepared and their immune system will be more developed.
guinea pigs and bath
Also the theme of the bathroom is important in winter. We must bear in mind that the guinea pig's hair is difficult to dry, so it is not recommended to bathe it with water in the colder seasons.
Although after drying it seems to us that all the hair is dry, many times moisture remains in the parts of the hair closest to the body, favoring that with a small draft, or a drop in room temperature, it can catch a cold.
cleaning
A good solution to keep our guinea pigs clean is the Cunipic Powder Shampoo for Rodents, which can even be used on baby guinea pigs.
No water is needed for its application, it is enough to apply it directly on the animal (avoid the eyes), and brush it vigorously until the product has been removed.
Then we can take the opportunity to massage our pet for a few minutes and thus turn hygiene into a moment of relaxation for our guinea pig.
This shampoo manages to eliminate odors, absorb grease and leave our pet with a pleasant scent of perfume.
For more information about this product, you can consult: http://www.cunipic.com/web/es/alimentos-para-animales-productos-conejos.php?id=34