Why does my guinea pig have nasal discharge?

Why does my guinea pig have nasal discharge?

Infected guinea pigs may be off food, have discharge from the eyes or nose, sneeze, or have trouble breathing. Cultures of the ocular (eye) and nasal discharge can be taken to identify the causative organism so that the appropriate antibiotics can be prescribed.

Why does my guinea pig bloat all the time?

Your guinea pig may have an intestinal blockage (torsion) and/or a dangerous build-up of gas. Bloat is extremely painful. This condition can be fatal if left untreated. Read emergency advice that helped one poster’s guinea pig make it through the night. Read what forum members have to say about managing Chronic Bloating.

Is it normal for a guinea pig to get sick?

While they are usually healthy animals, there are a number of diseases that commonly affect pet guinea pigs. By knowing what the most common illnesses are, you can be better prepared to monitor for signs and symptoms that your guinea pig may be getting sick.

What are the symptoms of diarrhea in guinea pigs?

Other clinical signs that may occur with diarrhea include anorexia (not eating), depression, dehydration, and a low body temperature. These sick guinea pigs need immediate veterinary attention and supportive care.

Infected guinea pigs may be off food, have discharge from the eyes or nose, sneeze, or have trouble breathing. Cultures of the ocular (eye) and nasal discharge can be taken to identify the causative organism so that the appropriate antibiotics can be prescribed.

Is it normal for a guinea pig to fart?

A guinea pig will pass gas as fart occasionally. It is quite natural for guinea pigs to have gas occasionally. But if your guinea pigs have gas regularly then it might be a matter of concern. I have often wondered why does my guinea pig have gas so frequently. So, as a curious guinea pig owner I did some research, and here is what I have learned.

How can you tell if a guinea pig has a respiratory infection?

This discharge may be yellow or green if he has an infection. Your guinea pig’s eyes may look crusty from the discharge. His eyes may also look red. Conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the inner eyelid, can make eyes look red. It is usually seen with respiratory infections. Look at your guinea pig’s nose.

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.

What does it mean when a guinea pig poop?

Impaction – poop trouble! Impaction is the build up of faecal material in the anal sack of the guinea pig. When you look at your guinea pig you may notice that there is a big ‘plug like’ area that is full of poop. This is both painful for the guinea pig and at its worst can kill your guinea pig.

Why does my guinea pig sneeze all the time?

These health problems can be caused by a number of viruses as well as bacteria. You’ll notice that a guinea suffering from a respiratory disorder will sneeze a lot and have a lot of discharge from their noses and often their eyes too. They often go off their food and become lethargic, they have difficulty breathing.

How can you tell if a guinea pig has an infection?

Look at your guinea pig’s nose. Look for discharge coming from your guinea pig’s nose. Since respiratory infections can cause sneezing, you may see the discharge when your guinea pig sneezes. The discharge may be yellow or green if your guinea pig has an infection.

Impaction – poop trouble! Impaction is the build up of faecal material in the anal sack of the guinea pig. When you look at your guinea pig you may notice that there is a big ‘plug like’ area that is full of poop. This is both painful for the guinea pig and at its worst can kill your guinea pig.

How can I tell if my guinea pig is not getting enough water?

If the poop is solid, dry and hard mass, you can tell there has been a lack of water in the guinea pigs diet. The impaction debri will reflect this. Alternatively, if the impaction is moist and wet in its formation, then there has not been enough fibre in the guinea pigs diet – of which they need up to 70% fibre.

Can a guinea pig get an upper respiratory infection?

While some guinea pig owners are not able to justify the cost of the procedure, others see the great benefit to having their guinea pigs longer and not having to pay for emergency treatment when they notice their pig is sick. Guinea pigs are sensitive to cold air drafts and can easily develop an upper respiratory infection—or worse, pneumonia.