Guinea Pig Well-being Check/Grooming

We offer a standalone well-being check/grooming for your guinea pigs on our premises:

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Well-being check (does not replace vet's advice)          

£6 per guinea pig 

 

We also offer additional treatments/grooming for your guinea pigs. The following charges apply:

 

Nail trimming                              

£3 per guinea pig (every four to six weeks)

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Ear cleaning                               

£3 per guinea pig (as necessary)

 

Grease gland cleaning              

£3 per guinea pig (as necessary)

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Boar cleaning (male genitals)   

£3 per male guinea pig (every few months from one year+)

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Bathing (only if necessary)        

£5 per guinea pig

 

We use natural organic coconut oil for grease gland cleaning and Gorgeous Guineas products for bathing.

 

Why is a well-being check/grooming important?

Guinea pigs can suffer from a range of health issues, many of which can be easily treated once they have been identified. A well-being check will look for parasites, ringworm, bumblefoot, fly strike and any obvious dietary deficiencies. A well-being check covers your guinea pig's weight, eyes, skin/fur, feet, ears, nails, nose, mouth, teeth, genitals and gait/movement. Please note that it does not replace vet's advice.

 

Guinea pigs need their nails trimmed so that they do not become overgrown which can lead to damage to the skin from open wounds to the feet. The nails grow constantly and should be trimmed at least every 4 to 6 weeks.

 

A guinea pig's grease gland is an opening at the end of their spine. The grease gland, which is mainly used for marking their territory, secretes a greasy substance which can build up and lead to infection if not cleaned regularly.

 

From one year+, the male genitals require a little extra care and observation. This area is prone to a build-up of a cheese-like discharge which can eventually prevent your guinea pig from weeing normally. Impaction can also be a problem and can be fatal if not spotted and managed correctly.