174631 1176 Pets Small Pets true Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:17:23 -0700 /system/videos/2/31/46/17/174631.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pets, animal, animals How To Bathe a Guinea Pig http://www.howcast.com/videos/174631-How-To-Bathe-a-Guinea-Pig http://www.howcast.com/videos/174631-How-To-Bathe-a-Guinea-Pig/edit approved 115 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=174631"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=174631" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 9 AdamDarin http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/Picture_5_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 3507 false false false 68114 1 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/31.jpg Line the sink Line the sink or plastic tub with a towel, to prevent slipping.

]]> 68115 2 36 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/36.jpg Ready a towel Have another clean, dry towel nearby.

]]> 68116 3 40 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/40.jpg Fill the sink Fill the sink with a couple of inches of lukewarm (not hot!) water.

]]> 68117 4 44 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/44.jpg Wet the fur Put your guinea pig in the sink and gently wet the fur on his body. Avoid his head, and make sure not to get water in his ears, eyes, or nose.

]]> 68118 5 55 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/55.jpg Calm your pet Speak to your guinea pig in a soothing voice, and use gentle movements.

]]> 68119 6 61 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/61.jpg Lather up Lather a little bit of shampoo into your guinea pig’s damp fur. Don’t forget his tummy and rear end.

]]> 68120 7 70 Tip Guinea pigs’ butts tend to get especially dirty, so give extra attention to the back half of his body.

]]> 68121 8 74 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/74.jpg Rinse Rinse your guinea pig thoroughly with clean lukewarm water. You can use a cup to pour water over your guinea pig’s back without getting it in his eyes.

]]> 68122 9 84 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/84.jpg Dry Dry your guinea pig gently but thoroughly with a clean towel.

]]> 68123 10 89 Tip If your guinea pig has long fur, you can dry him with a hairdryer set on low. First, check to make sure the noise doesn’t hurt his sensitive hearing. Comb out his hair when dry.

]]> 68124 11 100 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/174631/100.jpg Give a reward Give your furry friend a kiss and a choice bite of greens once he’s back in his cage. He’s earned it!

]]> 68125 12 106 Fact A male guinea pig is called a “boar” and a female guinea pig is called a “sow”—but their babies are call pups!

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