How to Give a Pet Monkey a Bath

To care for and bathe a pet monkey requires a lot of time and patience. They are adorable creatures, but can be quite challenging to keep clean. You'll have an easier time bathing your pet monkey if you take time to learn some basic steps. No matter what kind of climate you live in, your pet monkey will eventually need a bath.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Build a relationship with your pet monkey by talking to him softly. Speak his name often. Calm him and get him ready for a bath by offering fruit for a snack. These pets can be quite rambunctious! It will take patience to train him for bath time.
2. Gather your bath supplies ahead of time so you'll be prepared. Monkeys don't have the type of personality to sit and wait for you. Regular soap that you use yourself and regular shampoo will do fine.
3. Consider taking your pet monkey into the shower with you for his bath. You'll be more in control and have an easier time handling your pet monkey. Standing in the shower will be easier than leaning over the bathtub.
4. Use a brush to untangle your pet monkey's hair and get to the skin for thorough cleaning. Use a soft rubber brush for short hair. A wire brush will work best for long hair.
5. Remember to be careful about the water temperature. Warm water is best.
6. Buy some lice shampoo and use it with warm water if you think your pet monkey might have lice or has been exposed to lice. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy your unique pet!

Tips & Warnings

• Bathe your pet monkey every day. They produce a lot of body odor in their play.