Small Animal Grooming
The Best for Your Pet
Lisa has owned various small animals since she was young, including Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Gerbils, Rabbits and reptiles. Her passion for all animals started at a very young age.
Pricing
As every Guinea Pig/Rabbit is different in size, has a different coat, medical conditions, grooming requirements and temperament, it is hard to give a definite price for every breed. Please contact Lisa for an estimated price for your pet. The minimum Price for Guinea Pig/Rabbit Grooming is £25.
Please Note: Prices are dependent upon the condition of the coat and behaviour of your pet, heavily matted pets will incur a charge for re-sharpening of blades, any pets with aggressive behaviour require much more time and may be subject to an additional fee to reflect this.
Guinea Pig Grooming
Grooming your guinea pig (cavy) is a good way to handle, interact, and bond with your pet. It is also a time to examine your animal for any changes in its overall health.
Grooming needs of short haired guinea pigs are minimal but if you have a breed with longer hair, you will need to invest more time into caring for them. Regardless of their hair length , all guinea pigs require regular nail trimming and enjoy a bath and groom.
Long-haired guinea pigs, such as Peruvians and Silkies, require more frequent grooming.
For long-haired Guinea Pigs Lisa advises bringing them every 2 months, along with any pigs of advancing age, or with chronic or monitored health concerns. Short haired Guinea Pigs should be bought every 3 months minimum.
Lisa uses the best Guinea Pig shampoos called Gorgeous Guineas.
Gorgeous Gunieas was the worlds first range of skincare designed especially for Guniea Pigs.
Guinea Pig Grooming Services Offered
Brush/comb and removal of dead/old hair
Nail Clipping
Ear Cleaning (drops and gentle swipe with cotton buds to visible folds only, to remove excessive wax)
Spur removal
Bath (and skin-conditioning Melt, if needed) using Gorgeous Guineas specialist conditioning guinea pig shampoos and conditioners.
Clip/Scissor or longer haired breeds
Matt Removal (normally matts are clipped out)
Blowdry with gentle stand/hand held dryer
Text updates can be sent during the groom to let you know how your Piggie is getting on
Photos/videos taken before, during and after their groom and sent to you whilst your Guinea Pig is with Lisa or we can send them afterwards
Rabbit Grooming
The frequency of grooming a rabbit depends on their coat. Short haired rabbits should be brushed at least twice a week, while those with long hair need brushing every day.
Rabbit Grooming is essential to remove the excess fur to prevent the ingestion of fur. This helps prevent illness such as GI blocks and prevents fur clumping or matting which can irritate their skin.
Please note that we DO NOT TRANCE RABBITS.
Some owners may be required to stay with their rabbits.
Please ALWAYS bring hay with your rabbit, and chew toy or some cardboard for them to chew.
Rabbit Grooming Services
Brush/comb and removal of dead/old hair
Nail Clipping
Ear Cleaning
Clip/Scissor or longer haired breeds
Matt Removal (normally matts are clipped out)
Scent Gland Cleaning
Text updates can be sent during the groom to let you know how your Rabbit is getting on
Photos/videos taken before, during and after their groom and sent to you whilst your Guinea Pig is with Lisa or we can send them afterwards
Small Animal Grooming Contract
All Clients are required to read and sign the contract. This wil be emailed to you on confimation of your booking.