Why does my guinea pig have a cold?
They cannot get the common cold, or anything like it; respiratory infections are likely to be bacterial and may be caused by the guinea pig being in general poor health. To add to the confusion, guinea pigs suffer from allergies as well as infections and sometimes the issue is an environmental one, not disease.
What kind of respiratory problems does a guinea pig have?
Guinea pigs can get respiratory problems like allergies and respiratory infections. Respiratory infections are very common in guinea pigs. They can start as colds in the nose and turn into pneumonia as they travel down to the lungs.
Why is my guinea pig coughing and sneezing?
A sick guinea pig can transmit bacteria-containing air droplets when it sneezes or coughs. If you house multiple guinea pigs in one cage, one sick guinea pig could make the others sick. Thanks! Upper respiratory problems are more common than lower respiratory problems in guinea pigs.
Can a guinea pig have an URI infection?
Bacterial respiratory infections are a common problem among pet store pigs (a good reason to adopt your pet instead of purchasing one from a pet store). New pet owners are often unaware of how quickly guinea pigs can go downhill and how vital prompt veterinary care is to the health of your new pet. Untreated URIs are almost always fatal.
They cannot get the common cold, or anything like it; respiratory infections are likely to be bacterial and may be caused by the guinea pig being in general poor health. To add to the confusion, guinea pigs suffer from allergies as well as infections and sometimes the issue is an environmental one, not disease.
Guinea pigs can get respiratory problems like allergies and respiratory infections. Respiratory infections are very common in guinea pigs. They can start as colds in the nose and turn into pneumonia as they travel down to the lungs.
Why does my guinea pig have a cough?
Respiratory infections are quite common in guinea pigs, and often they are a result of a bacterial infection.
Why does my guinea pig sneeze all the time?
Respiratory Infections. Guinea pigs are very sensitive to infections of the upper respiratory tract and lungs. A seemingly minor sniffle or sneezing episode may be an early sign of a much more serious disease. A guinea pig may appear normal one day, have a nasal discharge and sneeze the next day, and develop labored breathing…
