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yes guinea pigs can swim but baby guinea pigs cannot so don't try to put your baby guinea pig in the water! but even full grown guinea pigs do not like to swim they can only do it for a short period of time and it puts alot of stress on them! so baith your guinea pig at your own risk!
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Can water retention kill a guinea pig?
it can't kill a guinea pig. they can swim in it. i even tried it.
How old is a guinea pig when old enough to swim?
Guinea pigs generally don't like water, so you shouldn't make them swim. Never put a guinea pig in water that is too deep (ie the pig can't stand in it). Be very careful not to get any water in the pig's ears. It's not necessary to bathe young guinea pigs. If you neeed to bathe them for some reason, wait until they're at least 6 months old.the person who has writen that answer is very smart. I'm a guinea pig expert and I totally agree with his or her answer. it is sensible and remember they can swim but they don't like to so don 't try it at home!
Can old guinea pigs swim?
A full grown healthy guinea pig CAN swim but not babies or old ones.
My guinea pig won't drink his water what will i do?
Your guinea pig will drink it's water
What can you use on your guinea pigs bites?
most guinea pig bites dont need cleaning as they will lick them and are generally quite small however if your guinea pig does have a nasty wound that needs cleaning warm water will do the trick just give them a bath but dont have the water to deep until your guinea pig knows how to swim. (yes they can swim) if the wound doesnt seem any better or is particulary deep and open or becomes infected than take it to the vets.
Can a guinea pig swim when there 5 months?
Guinea pigs shouldn't swim, never try and make them swim. However, for bathing purposes, you can fill the tub (or whatever you're using) and fill it up to the bottom of the guinea pig's stomach - so the water is just covering it's feet and tiny legs. You must be gentle while washing, especially for the first time, otherwise they'll learn to hate the water.
Can baby guinea pigs swim?
NO. A baby guinea pig cannot swim. It has fairly small legs that a baby has not yet learned to use in correct ways. Don't even try to put it in water, for i warn you, it will drown!
Can guinea pig learn how to swim by themselves?
NO. Guinea pigs do not like to swim or go near water. Not only guinea pigs but hamsters, rabbits, gerbils, and many other poor little creatures who are to hopelessly try to stay alive when thrown in water! Please spread this information out. Thanks.
Should you let your guinea pig swim in the pool?
I wouldn"t let your pig swim in a chlorinated pool because is can irritate their eyes and skin.
Were should you let your guinea pig swim?
You shouldn't. To learn more about guinea pigs and their care, go to guineapigcages.com
What do you do the first time you let your guinea pig swim in the bath?
be careful. don't let the water go more than 2 inches
What is healthy for a guinea pig?
what is healty for a guinea pig is carrots and lettuce celery and lots of water.
