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The Best Brushes for Long-Haired Guinea Pigs

Peruvians, Silkies and Texels need the right tools. The best brushes, combs and scissors for a mat-free coat.

Long-haired breeds need a few minutes of grooming a few times a week or the coat mats against the skin. You do not need much, just the right pieces used gently in the direction the hair grows.

Top pickSoft slicker brush (small)

Our top pick for everyday brushing. A small, soft-pin slicker lifts loose hair without scratching the skin.

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Fine metal comb

The tool that actually finds tangles before they become mats. Follow the slicker with this.

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Blunt-tip grooming scissors

For trimming the skirt and cutting out any tight mats safely (round tips, never pointed).

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Small animal nail clippers

Not a brush, but part of the same routine: trim nails every 3 to 4 weeks.

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How to choose

How to choose: soft pins over hard, a metal comb over plastic, and blunt-tip scissors always. Keep the coat in a practical trim rather than full show length, it is far easier on both of you. See our grooming guide for the routine.

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