My guinea pig needs a bath. Is baby shampoo safe? What water temp?

I would wait until Cookie and Coco are at least three months old until you bathe them so they can regulate their temperature. They do not need to be bathed often, and bathing them too much will dry out their skin. Baths only need to be done rarely.

You can give your guinea pig a bath with any small pet shampoo, it does not have to be flea shampoo. The fleas will drown. If this does not work you can use selamectin (Revolution) as indicated here: http://www.guinealynx.info/antiparasitics.html

Pavi can have a bath at any time and you should use a dog shampoo. Just make sure the water is a comfortable temperature, avoid getting water in her face, and dry her well and keep her warm after the bath.

There are many guinea pigs that will urinate (pee) and defecate (poop) where they sleep. I didn't see that you mentioned if there was a particular part of the cage that he goes to the bathroom in (such as inside his hide house, or near his hay pile, etc.) - if there is a common area that seems to be the problem, you can try keeping it clean in those areas to try to help Churchill keep himself cleaner. There are also some guinea pigs that don't keep themselves very clean with grooming on their own - as you mentioned, it can be stressful sometimes for them to get bathed, and starting with a wet cloth is a great idea. Make sure it is soft, does not have any threads or holes that will catch his feet or nails, and that the water is warm (but not too hot). Lastly, if you notice any changes in eating or drinking behaviors, or excessive urination or abnormal colors to the urine, I would recommend taking Churchill into a veterinarian, as guinea pigs can get urinary stones that can make them pee frequently and it often ends up on their bellies.

As long as Chopper wasn't under for long and you have used a towel to dry his ears, he should be ok. Just keep an eye out for signs of an ear infection which include shaking the head, discharge, and scratching at the ears. If you see any of those signs, have him seen by a vet.

Bathing guinea pigs regularly is not recommended. If you "need" to bathe him, use a mild shampoo approved for small animals and be sure to dry him thoroughly afterwards. A pet wipe or plain, unscented baby wipe can be used to clean feet, bottom or ears as needed. The problem with feeding Jackjack fruit as a source of vitamin C is that they are high in sugar and may cause diarrhea or predispose him to obesity. Peppers, broccoli, cauliflower and peas are vegetables that are high in Vitamin C. He can get these several times a week. For convenience though, most pet parents use Vitamin C drops. He could adjust to another guinea pig, but you would need to introduce them to one another gradually and provide a much larger cage. Typically, male siblings can be raised and housed together with very little squabbling. An unrelated male may result in bullying or aggression and injury.

The picture is very difficult to tell. However, Dawn is very safe to use on your guinea pig. The most important part is to make sure to rinse really well. If there is any redness, crusting, or sores then he should be evaluated by a veterinarian soon. Best of luck and I hope he does well. Thank you for using Pet Coach.