The Crazy Pet Channel: Guinea Pigs

Hi readers, How to bath a guinea pig is important if you have Boars(male guinea pigs) or long haired piggies. What do you need: A large bucket with high sides to stop the piggies jumping out(Though Bramble almost did anyway), A small pet shampoo, Towels(lots!), Hair dryer(optional), Grooming brushes, a Warm, Sunny day and most importantly a guinea pig! As a safety precaution put the bucket in a run or another safe enclosed space. Step 1 Get water in the bucket at the same temperature as a babies bath but make sure that its no deeper than 3cm. Step 2 Prepare the shampoo according to the bottle. Step 3 Put the guinea pig in and pour some of the water over them making sure not to get it down their ears, in their eyes, up their nose or over their head. Step 4 Gently rub in the shampoo to their hair(guinea pigs fur is called hair because its more like hair than fur) and rinse. Step 5 Make sure all of the shampoo is out and get them out and wrap them in a towel. S...

Hi readers, Here are some photos on how to relax:guinea pig style. Find a nice bed of wood shavings(or a  nice soft blanket)...... Stick your back leg out to the side....... And your front paw...... Look like a little rug...... And ignore everyone whilst you're chilling! That's how to relax:guinea pig style! Thanks Bramble and Patches for modelling for these photos! Book Worm:)

Hi readers, Find out what me and my lovely little piggies did for the first ever Guinea Pig Appreciation Day! I got a three pack of Rostak natures nibbles in carrot flavor for a pound in Tesco (perfect sized pack for my piggies!). I also let them chill out on a nice blanket for a while and got some cute photos. "MY seed stick" "Me got one too!!!!!" Maisie hasn't really had seed sticks before! "I'm sooooooooooo CUTE!!" "Leave me alone"(Any other caption ideas?) Book Worm:)

Hi readers, In the latest guinea pig magazine issue they announced the FIRST EVER guinea pig appreciation day!!!!! Who set up guinea pig appreciation day? Piggles Rescue in Toronto, Canada. What is the date? The date is 16th July (well tomorrow!!) as G is the 7th letter in the alphabet and P is the 16th. How can you celebrate? As the date coincides with school holidays around the world and it being summer(or not in the UK!!) it makes ideal timing for pignics. Go here to see the brilliant sign that piggles rescue deigned for this fantastic day! I hope you will celebrate this brilliant day!! Book Worm :)