Care & Accessories: Gentle grooming and safe travel for your rodents
Brushes, claw clippers and a carrier for guinea pigs, rats and friends. Keep your small pet well groomed and relaxed on the way to the vet.
Kerbl Pet Rodent Harness SPORT incl. Leash for Guinea Pigs & Rabbits, Guinea Pig
Variants from €9.89
Regular price: €12.09 Kerbl Small Soft Wire Comb for Rodents, 16 x 6 cm, incl. Cleaning Comb
Regular price: €7.14
Care & Accessories: Looked after from coat to claws
Guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, mice, chinchillas and degus are busy self-groomers, but a little help from you still does them good. Here you will find small animal care essentials for everyday use: soft brushes, handy claw clippers and grooming gloves. Alongside them are pet carriers for trips to the vet and harnesses for supervised time out in the garden.
Caring for coat and claws
A soft slicker brush with a cleaning comb lifts out loose hair without tugging at delicate skin. Long-haired guinea pigs such as Peruvians need brushing every day, otherwise their coat soon becomes matted. During moulting, reach for the brush more often with every pet. The grooming glove is ideal for shy animals, because brushing simply feels like being stroked. The claw clippers with a stainless steel blade help when claws are not worn down enough in the enclosure.
Travel and time outdoors
For vet visits and holiday care, you need a secure carrier with good ventilation. Cover the floor with a little bedding and add a handful of hay, which calms your pet and gives it grip. Never leave the carrier in direct sun or in a hot car. A well-fitting harness for small pets with a lead lets guinea pigs enjoy a trip onto the lawn, but only while you are watching. Hamsters and mice, on the other hand, should never wear a harness.
Frequently asked questions
How do I trim my guinea pig's claws without hurting it?
Hold the paw steady and only trim the clear tip. On light claws the pink blood vessel is easy to see, while on dark claws it is safer to cut a little and do it more often. If you are unsure, your vet can show you how at the next check-up.
Can I take my hamster out on a lead?
No, hamsters and mice are far too small and delicate for a harness. They could injure themselves or wriggle free. Give them a safe play area indoors instead, or a large enclosure with plenty to explore.
How often should I brush my guinea pig?
Short-haired guinea pigs need brushing once or twice a week, and more often while moulting. Long-haired breeds such as Peruvians need a daily session so that no tangles form. It is also a good moment to keep an eye on skin, teeth and weight.
Small animal care that you and your pet will enjoy
Regular grooming is about more than looks. While brushing, you notice straight away whether the coat is shiny, whether your pet has put on weight or whether a patch of skin is itchy. For guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas and degus you will find soft Kerbl brushes, grooming gloves and claw clippers made for small pets. Start with short sessions and reward your pet with a piece of vegetable afterwards, and grooming soon becomes part of the routine. When a trip is coming up, the right carrier gets your pet safely to the vet or to its holiday carer. Small carriers suit hamsters and mice, larger ones are better for guinea pigs. And if you want to take your guinea pig out onto the grass on a sunny day, a well-fitting harness and lead are the way to go, as long as you stay close by.