With rats, when they sneeze, it's normally-harmless plasma in their lungs. Guinea Pigs might be the same. Recent changing of the litter in the cage or a new litter can cause your little pet to sneeze. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, or if it's a persistent sneeze, then go see a vet.
My guinea pig died of pneumonia today:'(
and one of my others did in march.
Pneumonia affects their system and makes them very weak and unable to breathe, which eventually kills them. Mine got put to sleep so that she wouldn't have to die in pain.
So yeah, it makes it hard for them to breathe and eat which will eventually kill them.
Oh and if one of yours has died from it or has it if you have any more guinea pigs make sure they are taken to the vet and ask for pneumonia antibiotics as my other 2 are npow having to be treated incase the disease is inside of them. Even if they look healthy make sure you take them.
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Infections are cured by antibiotics. So unless you happen to have some antibiotics on hand, you can't cure any infection without seeing a doctor. And even if you had some antibiotics on hand, they might not be the one you need for this particular infection.
If your guinea pig does have a cold and it is not getting better and you didn't take it to the vet, you should call a vet or bring it to a pet store that could give you advice of a medication or something to help your guinea pigs health.
YES.
they get it from soiled bedding (clean cage every 3-4 days), damp or cold drafts, un clean drinking water, mold.
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savannah
Respiratory problems are a real hazard in guinea pigs and you HAVE to take it to the vet. There is no way you could treat it at home without a vets knowledge. IT would just be like you having breathing problems and then not going to the doctors to see what's wrong. You'll have to take it to the vets even if you can not afford it. If you aren't willing to take it then you shouldn't have a guinea pig.
My ginnypig just had a respiratory infection, which was cured with penicilin :)
Some common illnesses include scurvy, heat stroke, upper respiratory infection, and ear infection. Other illnesses include inflamed feet, pneumonia, urinary stones, gastrointestinal problems, and eye and teeth problems.
sneezing, coughing, dainage around the eyes and nose, loss of appitite You can heal your guinea pig though... take it immediatly to the vet the cost can be a range from 70-300 depending on which vet you use. make sure you give your guinea pig lots of vitamin c and keep it eating and drinking
When your guinea pig tilts its head to one side it might have a eye or ear infection.
Most cats are okay to have around your guinea pigs. Believe me, I have three cats and three guinea pigs. The guinea pigs are only mildly interested and the cats are actually unnerved by them! Hope this helps! Also, I have a homemade cage with no top and sometimes the cats will sleep IN the cage, the guinea pigs will just ignore them.
You should not keep your guinea pig outside in the winter! They're natural climate is not cold and they cannot handle the cold. Your pig probably has a respiratory infection and she needs to see a vet right away. Please, please keep your guinea pig inside, even if it is just in your warm basement. They cannot handle winter weather. put the f%$# guinea pig inside!
the illness may be called Uri or upper respiratory infection
it might have an upper respirtory infection... uh oh......
Average respiratory rate for a guinea pig is normally from 40 to 150 breaths per minute.
yeahh they can eat them without getting sick...i feed mine blueberries and he seems to enjoy them!
yes becuse it is spicy
if its a quiet type popping that comes out of their mouth or nose then they are congested. Possibly because of poor habitat cleanliness or they are coming down with a respiratory infection.
That wheezing noise could be a sign of a respiratory (breathing) infection, Which can become serious and if not treated fatal.
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There is no actual disease caused by putting your guinea pig near a draft or drafty place. Doing this does not cause a specific illness- it just stresses the pig out, causes them to have chills, and overally makes them more susceptible to diseases and ailments. Probably the most common ailment guinea pigs get after being subjected to these conditions is a respiratory infection.
The infection is also referred to as dracunculiasis, and less commonly as dracontiasis.
If your guinea pig has an eye infection, or other symptom, you need to take it to the Veterinarian. Once you do this follow the directions and advice of your vet! Do not ignore illness symptoms in your guinea pig, get to a vet that specializes in Exotic Pets and knows about Guinea Pigs.
Usually too find out if your guinea pig has a kidney infection you see your doctor and he will give you medications and you should keep them on a healthy die (no brocily)