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Answer by Dani
Submitted on 2/24/2007
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I just got mt guinea pig yesterday but I've done alot of research on how to care for them and clean them.You already know, from everyone else, that it could be the bedding so I wont repeat that, other than, that if you do have pine bedding to definetly change that because the odor coming off of that can be toxic to guinea pigs and I don't know if there can be bladder problems caused by it but if I recall correctly, I think there are some cases.Anyway my other suggestion was that at PetSmart they have sprays to put on the guinea pig and in the cage, but if I were you I would go to all the nearest pet stores and just see what they have for guinea pigs.Actually, I had the same exact problem with a hamster about a year ago, and the spray is what I used and it worked wonderfully to cover up the smell, but it turned out that she had an unfixable bladder condition and I didn't want to get rid of her, but I had to make sure that I sprayed that stuff every morning or my room would stink to high heaven by the time I got home from school. Good Luck!!!

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Question by Bhreagh
Submitted on 6/27/2003
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I have a guinea pig and clean him regulary but my mom says we have to give him away soon because he well..stinks..is ther any way i can hide these foul odors?

Answer by Rico
Submitted on 7/14/2003
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You can buy bacteria-resistant bedding that will cut down on odors. Remember to clean the cage often and every once and a while to scrub it good. Is your cage wood, because wood asorbs the odors. You should have plastic. Good luck

Answer by anna
Submitted on 7/16/2003
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You can also buy from good animal stores, cage freshner for rabbits and guinea pigs and also scented shavings such as lemon which will help reduce the odors. I have six guinea pigs all living in wood cages out doors and mine dont give off such odors. Maybe you should have your guinea pig checked out incase it has a infection which is making its odor smell so bad. A good idea is also having a run on the grass in which it can get fresh air and also stretch its legs. best of luck

Answer by Joanna
Submitted on 1/10/2004
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Hey, I'm sorry about that. Both my Guinea Pigs have been smelling lately too. So, I use a good smelling Lysol spray(vanilla candle) and spray it around the cage, not on the piggies(that can kill them) I am doing that until I go to Pet smart for a Guinea Pig Odor Spray. It really works,,,,best of luck

Answer by Joanna
Submitted on 1/11/2004
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Another tip I just found out, like I said, use a spray, but the real problem is the urine absorbs into the pine shavings and really stinks, so try cleaning the cage whenever you smell something before it gets worse! Let me know how it goes!

Answer by Kayla
Submitted on 2/5/2004
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Clean the cage more often and don't feed him soo much that way he won't poop as much!!!

Answer by Kimberly
Submitted on 5/10/2004
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Don't cut down on food, or spray Lysol around the cage. Get a better bedding material, I use a gray paper like material that works great. I have 2 guinea pigs and a hampster in my room and they don't smell at all. Also wash out your cage at least every 2 weeks. Good Luck!

Answer by julia
Submitted on 6/21/2004
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we just use newspaper shreddings every day and whole newspaper on the bottom of the cage so that the guinea pig bedding does not absorb the smell of pee and poop. its worked for us!

Answer by gbar
Submitted on 9/5/2004
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Put some warm water in a small tub and let the little fella have a bath. We use a mild pet shampoo found at any pet store or even wal-mart. Put enough water in so the pigs belly will touch water. I guarantee you notice the difference. And our (Beethoven) loves it...

Answer by washburn6394
Submitted on 10/23/2004
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Hi i have a guinea pig and when ever i clean out her cage i always use sno-bol because it get rid of oder and if you have alot of crust where your guinea pig poops and pees it gets rid of that to.but be careful with this product it is really bleach but it works GREAT!it sortof gets rid of oder but when you put this in the cage you might want ot put down some baking soda after that.and i would recomend lysol for your room.and to keep your room smelling fresh i would clean its cage ever day,thats what i do with my guinea pig and if you run out of shavings, sheded paper would do terrific!!!!hope this anvice works good luck!

Answer by Cici
Submitted on 12/11/2004
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My cousin has a rabbit, and it smells bad if she doesn't clean it. The rabbit smells a whole lot better when she cleans the cage. Make sure you scrub the cage with hot water, and dry it , good . If you wish, spray the room the guinea pig is in . DO NOT spray the guinea pig or cage. The spray could kill the little animal and it could breath in the spray and give it intestinal problems. It should then smell a whole lot better.

Answer by j-lo
Submitted on 4/11/2005
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or u can use ur fingers, and eat the POOP off ur fingers when ur done w. the little bugger

Answer by Jay
Submitted on 7/11/2005
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I have the same problem ...my mom said i would have to give it away also ...could you PLEASE HELP ME Because HE LOVES ME AND SQWEEKS AT ME EVERYTIME HE HEARS ME AND I LOVE HIM AND DONT WANT TO GIVE HIM AWAY...and i have 2 catst that stink!

Answer by Zoey
Submitted on 9/15/2005
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I agree with Kim. I had 4 guinea's for a while and they stunk really bad becuase I used pine shavings, then I tried using that recycled paper bedding and that cut their smell down considerably. Also, if he is a large guinea-pig, try spot cleaning every, or every other day. Good Luck

Answer by C.C.
Submitted on 11/1/2005
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You could buy a type of bedding that absorbs odor.You could also you could put newspaper in the bottom of odor absorbing bedding and that would absorb it even more. I t works for m and my mom doesn't ever smeel a single thing. Hope this advice helps!!

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Submitted on 11/19/2005
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Answer by Paige
Submitted on 1/27/2007
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Hey,let me let you in on a little secret, DONT LISTEN TO THAT RUDE FOOL WHO TOLD YOU TO CUT DOWN ON THE FOOD AND CLEAN HIS CAGE OFTEN!!! plus you should NEVER spray those perfumes around the cage like that guy told you, that can travel into the cage, I bet in a couple of weeks he'll find his poor, innocent guinea pigs dead. Sorry, fellow who does that, I am not trying to be mean, its just you shouldn't try something so risky!

Answer by ally
Submitted on 2/12/2006
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mine can get really smelly an ma mum said we had to get rid of them if i didn't do something but i started using newspaper shredded up and now the smell ain't bad good luck ! xx

Answer by Stacia
Submitted on 3/2/2006
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Hey just change the cage more often because I'm sure that would really help. If your Guinea is still smelling and you've cleaned her cage get her checked out by your local vet just in case. Oh you might also want to give her bath when you clean her cage every once in a while because then you know she isn't dirty herself. Tell me how it all goes....Good Luck Bye

Answer by kamran guinea
Submitted on 3/6/2006
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We have a boy guinea and we clean his metal cage everyday and use odor proof material. We still smell urine after just one day. Is it possible that we are feeding him too many carrots? Also, if we bought him a soft bed would he just urinate in it? We are probably going to have to give him back if we cant find a solution. It is so time consuming cleaning his cage everyday!!

Answer by Tyler
Submitted on 3/26/2006
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You can use guinea pig de odorizing spray. Its spray that makes guinea pigs smell good. Or give him a bath 1 or 2 times a week

Answer by nal
Submitted on 4/23/2006
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my male refuses to get tamed....i tried EVERYTHING any ideas

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 6/1/2006
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Definitely don't spray Lysol around the cage. Also Pine and Cedar bedding are very bad for guinea pigs.You should clean your guinea pig's cage at least once a week and give them regular baths, but don't use regular shampoo and be sure the water is shallow enough for them. you can buy special shampoo at pet stores. At Petco they even have a scented shampoo.

Answer by rachel
Submitted on 6/2/2006
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ok now its not the guinea pig cage its the guinea pig its self how can i make my guinea pig look and smell better?

Answer by Lyndsay
Submitted on 7/15/2006
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If you clean your cage enough, well and it is plastic it should not stink clean it 1-2 a week

Answer by esw2121
Submitted on 7/19/2006
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I really want to take good care of my guinea pig "Chester" but I don't think I really can what should I do to make sure that I take better care of him?

Answer by Brian
Submitted on 7/24/2006
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There is some stuff that you can buy at petsmart(not sure what its called)and it works. The only problem is that it is pretty expensive. its 12.25 but IM POSITIVE that it works.You put it in you guinea pigs water and it will work. NO WORRYS

Answer by Tessa
Submitted on 7/25/2006
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I will try all above because i am getting a Guinea Pig soon, and my mother does not want it to smell. Thanks!

Answer by kyle
Submitted on 8/5/2006
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hi well this is a question and i recently got 2 new guinea pigs and i cant find any good sites which actually give me good info about there noises .. i dont know if thew noise my guinea pigs is good or bad LOL ... so if any1 knows anything about it send me an email on: kyle_rules_582@hotmail.com

Answer by nolan
Submitted on 9/7/2006
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We had two guiney pigs that didn't stink and changed the cage every 2 weeks. We lost one PG when the neighbor was watching them and the dog got loose (but that's another story). They bought a replacement that is cute and friendly but stinks to high heaven even though we change the wood chips every other day. Anyway my experience is that some stink and some don't but I don't know why.

Answer by hol n geo
Submitted on 10/29/2006
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yer use newspaper underneath then sented wood shavings .you can get lemon , lavender and others . good luck

Answer by applegate
Submitted on 11/9/2006
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GET A LIFE .

Answer by mick
Submitted on 11/18/2006
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this is more of a q but how do i bath my guinea pig

Answer by maria
Submitted on 12/28/2006
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DO NOT spray sprays around the cage. thats a waste of time and money. all you need is the right flooring material and bedding to eliminate the odors.

Answer by paig
Submitted on 1/11/2007
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i think something that makes a huge difference is not starving ur guinea pig cuz how would u like that??? or spraying lysol around. odors like that just make it hard for ur guinea pig to breathe. all u really need to do is simple... bye high quality bedding and clean the cage often. also ur guinea pig will also smell like ur cage so i would clean ur guinea pig 2. It always feels good 2 take a bath!!!

Answer by Randi
Submitted on 1/21/2007
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First, is your guinea a male? If so, you can have him neutered. Male guinea pigs give off a natural odor, having his boy parts removed would also reduce any spaztic and messy tendencies he has

Answer by emma
Submitted on 2/21/2007
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If you want to stop the foul oder get something that you can scoop with and bucket and scoop the guinea pigs poop out every day but if you dont't have the time or something get good smelling bedding. GOOD LUCK!