Guinea Pig Well-being Check/Grooming
We offer a standalone well-being check/grooming for your guinea pigs on our premises.
Well-being check (does not replace vet's advice)
£8.00 per guinea pig (takes approx 20 - 30 minutes)
We also offer additional treatments/grooming for your guinea pigs. The following charges apply:
Nail trimming/foot spur removal
£5.00 per guinea pig (every four to six weeks)
Ear cleaning
£5.00 per guinea pig (as necessary)
Grease gland cleaning
£5.00 per guinea pig (as necessary)
Boar cleaning (male genitals)
£5.00 per male guinea pig (every few months from one year+)
Haircut
£8.00 per guinea pig (as necessary)
Bathing
£8.00 per guinea pig (only if necessary)
We use natural organic coconut oil for grease gland cleaning and Gorgeous Guineas products for bathing.
Why is a well-being check/grooming important?
Professional grooming is a vital part of preventative healthcare for your guinea pigs. Regular sessions, including nail trims, dental checks, and hygienic cleaning, help prevent painful conditions like bumblefoot, infections, and impaction, which often lead to expensive veterinary visits, if left untreated. Because guinea pigs are experts at hiding illness, these routine appointments allow us to spot subtle changes early, ensuring your pets stay comfortable, mobile, and healthy in a stress-free environment.
Guinea Pig Grooming Packages
At Little Dolittle, we are committed to making expert care accessible. We’ve designed a new suite of grooming packages to help you save money in the long run. By prioritising regular hygiene and well-being checks now, you can prevent the health issues that lead to high vet fees later. Choose the package that fits your needs to ensure your guinea pig stays in tip top condition. Standalone treatments are still available for focused care between full grooming sessions.
Little Dolittle Well-being Check for Guinea Pigs
Reviews
"James gave my 4 guinea pigs a health check and groom service, all nails trimmed, ears and grease glands cleaned and what a brilliant service we received. My guinea pigs even had some tasty treats afterwards.
I would highly recommend James, his service and profesionallism is 5*. James is very friendly and quick to answer any questions you may have, he is very knowledgeable."
- Mrs Rowan
“5/5 ⭐️James did an amazing job at pampering our little boys. Gave them a full health check up, trimmed their nails, cleaned them up and gave them the grease glad treatment with coconut oil! We didn’t know that piggys needed that, especially boys. Thank you very much.”
- Ms Bombiza
"Would thoroughly recommend. My guinea pigs go regularly for their nails trimmed and other treatments and are always well looked after and happy each time they go. They have also boarded whilst we were away on holiday, we were kept updated on how they were and they looked very content on photos sent to us."
- Mrs White
"I taken my two Guinea pigs to James today for a health check and a pamper. I was a little worried as I hadn’t ever took them anywhere before except vet appointments. I can honestly say my mind was put at ease as James was very caring and professional. When picking them back up, i was extremely happy to know they were good girls ! And James also walked me through everything they did so I was fully in the know. I can’t thank him enough! Having long haired Guinea pigs in hot weather is a worry but now they have nice short nails and a less weighty coat.
I will be taking my girls here every time now as the care and compassion he had was lovely.
Thank you James :)"
- Mrs Marlow