[Gpdd] {MISC} Re: question about long haired piggy

[kaplans at peoplepc.com]

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From: <kaplans at peoplepc.com>
To: <gpdd at gpdd.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2009 3:26 PM
Subject: Re: question about long haired piggy


> Hi Jean and the many misfits,
>
> I have to long haired piggies, one male and one female. (actually they are 
> father/daughter). I like to clip the hair on their rumps as close to the 
> skin as I can. I go from the back of the hips all the way down. Also with 
> the male (Marian) I clip the hair around his testicles so as to help keep 
> that area cleaner. It can be hard clipping that area so I suggest getting 
> an extra set of hands.
> I find that they both need a bath more often then my others. Brushing them 
> always helps keep their skin clean and healthy.
>
> Sometimes the hair on the rest of their body needs some trimming also so I 
> use my fingers as a scale by getting some hair between my index and middle 
> finger and clip the hair level with the top of my finger.( Hope that made 
> sense) It gives them a nice look and keeps the hair short.
>
> Sarah and the piggy gang
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