What does it mean when your guinea pig is breathing heavy?
If you notice that your guinea pigs is breathing heavy or quickly, it is best to take them to a vet as soon as possible. A common clinical sign we see during appointments is increased respiratory rate or effort.
What does it mean when a guinea pig has goopy eyes?
Irritation or exposure to excessive amounts of bacteria or fungal spores can cause your guinea pig’s eyes to become infected. Your guinea pig may have hair loss around the infected eye, redness called conjunctivitis, discharge, swelling, and even hold the infected eye shut.
Why does my guinea pig have trouble breathing?
If your guinea pig has a respiratory infection, he may have trouble breathing. Sounds of troubled breathing include wheezing and clicking noises. Normal breathing in a guinea pig should be easy and quiet. If your guinea pig has allergies, he may breathe more loudly, but probably won’t have trouble breathing.
Can a guinea pig have an upper respiratory infection?
When accompanied by nose goop, crusty eyes, and labored breathing, it’s definitely cause for concern. An upper respiratory infection (URI) is a common illness for guinea pigs. When caught early, antibiotics can usually knock it out.
Why is my guinea pig making weird noises?
If your guinea pig is making some weird noises (wheezing) while breathing or is breathing from their mouth, then it definitely an alarming situation. As guinea pigs are nose breathers and breathing from mouth indicates their nose is blocked or they have some serious respiratory issue.
How to tell if your guinea pig is sick?
1 Troubled breathing, wheezing & clicking noises from the nose are some early signs. 2 Red or crusty eye, yellow or green discharge from the eyes. 3 Sore or itchy nose, green or yellow discharge from the nose 4 Rough coat, depressed or sick look 5 Lethargy, unwillingness to move 6 Loss of appetite and weight is a strong indicator, as well.
How can you tell if a guinea pig has a respiratory problem?
Your guinea pig may start wheezing. In addition, you may hear clicking or rattling noises when he breathes. Look at your guinea pig’s eyes and nose. A respiratory problem can cause your guinea pig’s eyes and nose to produce discharge. If the discharge is green or yellow, your guinea pig could have a bacterial respiratory infection.
Why is my guinea pig breathing so fast?
Sometimes running around the enclosure and exercise can lead to exhaustion and rapid breathing. If your guinea pig got frightened due to sudden noise or movement, then it can also trigger rapid breathing in guinea pigs.
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.
If your guinea pig is making some weird noises (wheezing) while breathing or is breathing from their mouth, then it definitely an alarming situation. As guinea pigs are nose breathers and breathing from mouth indicates their nose is blocked or they have some serious respiratory issue.
