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Despite their piggy name, guinea pigs are quite clean animals. Nevertheless, it’s important for their human carers to assist with grooming to maintain their optimal health and hygiene. 

Some guinea pigs will lick and preen themselves, but like cats and rabbits, whatever is on their coat will be ingested which poses issues to their health. Grooming also helps maintain body temperature, prevents walking problems from nail over-growth, helps avoid consequences from matting (like overheating, hotspots and body restriction) while also providing general comfort. 

All Grooms include:

Cleaning of Grease Gland

The grease gland is located at the end of the spine and emits an oily, thick substance which is used to scent mark their territory. When this substance dries, it cakes on to the Guinea Pig which can mat and holds a fairly strong odour. 

Nail Cutting

Nail cutting is essential for guinea pigs especially as most pets live on soft surfaces stopping nails from any chance of naturally wearing down. If not maintained, over-grown nails can affect walking which can be very uncomfortable and put stress on joints.

Brush/De-Shedding

Brushing and/or de-shedding a guinea pig is extremely beneficial. It prevents knots and matting, ventilates the coat assisting the prevention of over-heating, facilitates healthy hair growth and stimulates hair follicles, removes loose hair and debris, and spreads natural oils, helping protect hair and skin. 

Ear Clean

Guinea pigs have very thin ears which are much more delicate than most other pet species. Their ears tend to become dry and accumulate dead skin over time which can be itchy. A dirty ear is not only uncomfortable, but also more desirable for unwanted pests. Ear cleaning is an important part of keeping your piggy happy and healthy. 

Picks for guinea Pigs

Slicker Brushes (Soft Pin) by Uncanny Animals
Slicker Brushes (Soft Pin) by Uncanny Animals
Slicker Brushes (Soft Pin) by Uncanny Animals
Slicker Brushes (Soft Pin) by Uncanny Animals
Slicker Brushes (Soft Pin) by Uncanny Animals
Slicker Brushes (Soft Pin) by Uncanny Animals

Slicker Brushes (Soft Pin) by Uncanny Animals

Regular price $17.49
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Soft Pinned Slicker brushes ideal for almost all coats. Helps detangle and deshed with minimal hair damage.

The hooked-shaped bristles catch on the the knots and gently detangle. The soft rubber pad gives suspension and helps avoid hair breakage and damage. The pins penetrate the coat without irritating the animal's skin. 

Our Uncanny Animals Soft Pin Brushes are made of sustainable wood and come in 3 sizes and 3 colours!

 

Benefits:

- Prevents knots and matting
- Ventilates the coat assisting the prevention of over-heating
- Facilitates healthy hair growth and stimulates hair follicles
- Removes loose hair and debris
- Encourages blood circulation
- Spreads natural oils, helping protect hair and skin


Directions:

Use the brush in the direction of the hair growth. You'll notice the brush has "L" shaped pins; these hook on to the knots! Therefore, you should only brush in a downwards motion (towards the handle) rather than side-to-side or up. Make sure the pins are penetrating deep into the coat, brushing the undercoat and hair near the skin. If the hair is too dense, part the hair so you can see the skin and brush right down near the base. Do not apply too much pressure to avoid irritating the skin. 

 

Bonus Tips

Short, frequent strokes are best.

Your attitude is important! Remaining calm, serious, and in control will result in a positive outcome.

Frequent brushing can be the difference between a pet that likes brushing or sees brushing as a part of life vs a pet that dislikes it.

Give your pet a treat and praise after brushing so they want to be brushed again.

Brush your pet after swimming or getting wet as water tightens knots!

Tutorials for brushing can be found at Uncanny Animals social media.

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Mango & Passion Flower Biscuits
Mango & Passion Flower Biscuits
Mango & Passion Flower Biscuits

Mango & Passion Flower Biscuits

Regular price $14.00
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Details 

  • Suitable for Rabbits, Rats & Guinea Pigs
  • 130 gram per pack
  • Resealable Pouch
  • Dehydrated to lock in the goodness
  • No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Ingredients: Mango, Passion Flower and Oats.

 

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Pear & Hibiscus Chaff Poppers
Pear & Hibiscus Chaff Poppers

Pear & Hibiscus Chaff Poppers

Regular price $18.70
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Details 

  • Suitable for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Rats
  • 110g 
  • Resealable pouch 
  • No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives
  • Dehydrated to lock in all the goodness

Ingredients: Pear, Hibiscus, Oaten Chaff and water



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Carrot & Coriander Chaff Poppers with Carrot Chips
Carrot & Coriander Chaff Poppers with Carrot Chips

Carrot & Coriander Chaff Poppers with Carrot Chips

Regular price $18.70
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Details 

  • Suitable for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Rats
  • 100g Carrot and Coriander Chaff poppers
  • 10 grams of Carrot Chips
  • Resealable pouch 
  • No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives
  • Dehydrated to lock in all the goodness

Ingredients: Carrot, Coriander, Oaten Chaff and water



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Wood Guinea Pig Head Earrings Studs

Wood Guinea Pig Head Earrings Studs

Regular price $7.00
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14x13mm wood earrings | Earring posts are made from hypoallergenic silver-plated surgical steel | We strive to display product colours as accurately as possible, but due to varying monitor settings, screen images are intended as a guide only. Some styles and patterns may vary slightly from image shown.

PLEASE NOTE: Printing on wood may cause the natural imperfections that can occur (grain, indents) to become more apparent. These are not flaws, but rather add to the handmade character of our product. Please keep this in mind when purchasing these products.

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Toss-A-Block
Toss-A-Block

Toss-A-Block

Regular price $13.10
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Details

  • Suitable for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Rats.
  • Made with seagrass and food grade coloured pet-safe wood.
  • Help to keep your pets teeth in good health by safely chewing.
  • Ability to hang up
  • 18 cm long x 8 cm wide

 

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Toy & Treat Box #2
Toy & Treat Box #2

Toy & Treat Box #2

Regular price $37.40
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The perfect gift box full of goodies to spoil a small pet like Bunnies, Guinea Pigs and Rats.

Each box contains:

  • 100g apple sticks
  • 60g Biscuit Treats
  • Water hyacinth ball
  • Chew Rings
  • Grass bundle

 

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Toy & Treat Box #1
Toy & Treat Box #1

Toy & Treat Box #1

Regular price $48.60
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A glorious box full of goodies to spoil a small pets like Bunnies, Guinea Pigs and Rats.

Each box contains:

Toss-A-Block

  • Made with seagrass, food grade coloured pet safe wood.
  • Help to keep your pets teeth in good health by safely chewing.
  • 18 cm long x 8 cm wide

Boredom Breaker Carrots

  • Rosewood Woodies play carrots
  • Fun to play with and gnaw.
  • Light weight to throw around
  • Great for Teeth

Coconut Munch Mobile

  • Helps to encourage natural instincts with hiding, playing, and chewing.
  • Long-lasting toy that small animals will love.
  • Made from coconut shells and other 100% safe chewable materials.
  • Can be suspended from cage roof.
  • 22cm long

Bunnylicious Doughnuts x 2

  • Doughnuts are all banana and oatmeal based topped with delicious chamomile and echinacea.
  • These are hand made so size slightly varies from 60-70 grams per doughnut.
  • Dehydrated to lock in all the goodness.
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Bell Pepper & Milk Thistle Biscuits
Bell Pepper & Milk Thistle Biscuits

Bell Pepper & Milk Thistle Biscuits

Regular price $14.00
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Details 

  • Snuggly Bunnies home made Biscuit treats for Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Rats
  • 130g resealable pouch
  • Approx 25-30 Pieces per pack
  • No artificial colours flavours or preservatives
  • Recommended 1-2 daily
  • Dehydrated to lock in all the goodness

Ingredients: Red and Green Bell peppers , fresh organic Milk thistle and Oats

 

 

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BATHING

We try to avoid bathing guinea pigs as coming in for grooming is already a bit stressful, and bathing can add extra stress. However, sometimes bathing a guinea is absolutely necessary and we have no other option. These reasons being:

  • Urine and faeces covered fur
  • Using a conditioning treatment to detangle very tangled or matted hair
  • Using a conditioning treatment to remove extreme amounts of debris
  • Caked on grease gland that can not be sponged
  • Hair requiring scissor work that is unmanageable without pre-bathing.

The shampoo and conditioner we use is designed for rabbits and guinea pigs and is completely safe and non-toxic.

Bathing is an add-on service of $30

Basic Groom

Includes:

  • Grease gland clean
  • Nail Cut
  • Outer Ear Clean
  • Brush out to make sure there is no knots and to prevent matting
  • De-Shedding removal of blown out coat and loose hair
  • Report Card
AKA "Haircut" Groom
Scissor Groom

Includes:

  • Grease gland clean
  • Nail Cut
  • Outer Ear Clean
  • Brush out to make sure there is no knots and to prevent matting
  • Full scissor work to prevent hair dragging on the ground, increase visibility, and help general neatness
  • Report Card
MATTING GROOM

Includes:

  • Grease gland clean
  • Nail Cut
  • Outer Ear Clean
  • Removal of matting using a combination of clippers, scissors and conditioning treatments
  • Scissor work to finish and neaten
  • Report Card

*Matting Grooms are charged according to the extensiveness of the matting and how tightly compacted the matting is.