Other than the unusual noise, shes perfectly fine and been eating, drinking and popcorning. This is a condition that can occur in as little as 36 hours in a guinea pig. If your guinea pig has a respiratory problem, early treatment by your veterinarian will give him the best chance of getting better. Respiratory diseases of pigs can be classified into two broad categories based on the extent and duration of overt disease. My guinea pig is breathing very fast and making a popping noise. Learn about these commonly seen conditions in pet guinea pigs and find the best course.
I did consider it to be upper respitary infections, but guinea pigs with the illness usually survive only 48 hours. Read emergency advice that helped one posters guinea pig make it through the night. Health problems in guinea pigs vca animal hospital. We have a 4 month old guinea pig that seems to be snuffly noisy breathing. Guinea pigs exotic and laboratory animals veterinary manual. Children handling the guinea pig should sit on the floor and hold the guinea pig in their lap. Once allowed to develop, it cannot be reversed and is fatal. By the time problems become apparent, illnesses may be lifethreatening. Check your guinea pigs breathing, it should be quiet and not be laboured. Like many small animals, the general health and common health conditions that can affect the guinea pig do not receive anywhere near as much publicity as those that affect larger pets such as cats and dogs, but veterinary care for. Unfortunately, minor respiratory problems, like a cough or sneeze, can make a guinea pig extremely sick within a matter of days. Now, 2 weeks after she gave birth to 1 pup, shes making this weird crackling sound. Sep 19, 2017 hi, my guinea pig is making really heavy breathing sounds.
Oct 20, 2008 labored breathing, crackling sound from the lungs, eyes that are almost sealed shut, discharge from the eyes andor the nose, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing can all be symptomatic of an upper respiratory infection uri. The onset of pneumonia can develop quickly, and be fatal in as little as 24 hours. My guinea pig is making weird noises crackling when she. This is done for reassurance when they are in a new territory. Aug 09, 2019 to diagnose respiratory problems in your guinea pig, listen for wheezing or clicking noises, which are signs that its having trouble breathing. Similarly, a male pig will also smell a female guinea pig to see if they exhibit heat. Please dont delay taking your guinea pig to the vets if you suspect a breathing problem. How to diagnose respiratory problems in guinea pigs. Guinea pigs respiratory problems everything about your pet. Unless individual pigs are identified as they are first seen to cough, the observational impression is that a certain percentage of a population of affected pigs is always. A guinea pig of healthy weight should feel firm in the body and weigh about 2 pounds.
Contaminated feces and urine may or may not play a role. Breathing issues are not uncommon with guinea pigs. Cavy is a chatty animal, amusingly interactive and communicative, so you should know. This has been going on for a few days and i thought that it would clear up but it seems to be getting worse. If he shares a cage with another guinea pig and they dont get along, or if he is being terrorized by another pet such as a cat, it may just be anxiety or fear. Young guinea pigs usually nurse for 21 days, although they can survive on solid food alone after 5 days. If it were my guinea pig i would also eliminate any kind of respiratory irritants. Your pups could possibly be small enough to squeeze through this spacing. Guinea pigs are a popular pet for children and schools, but many adults too appreciate the presence of these cute, loving little cavies as companions and pets. Definitely do your research and dont use shavings in their cages. The young of both species are born fully furred and well developed.
About 1 week ago as i was trying to sleep george kept me awake cos he was making funny noises. Prompt, competent veterinary care is crucial to saving the life of a sick guinea pig. Guinea pigs also get abscesses accumulations of pus and bacteria in lymph nodes, skin, muscles, teeth, bones, and internal organs. Guineapig why is it making a rattling noise constantly. My guinea pig is making really heavy breathing sounds. Her breathing changes into a bubbly wheezing noise. Jul 22, 2010 you will need to give a thorough history of your guinea pig s health, onset of symptoms, and possible incidents that might have led to this condition, such as recent illnesses of other guinea pigs in the home, or recent sexual contact. Inhospital treatments include assisted feeding, injectable medications, and extra oxygen. Hi, i posted a few weeks back about my baby pig who is now 3 months old. If you are worried about any aspect of your pets health, seek veterinary advice. They cannot make their own vitamin c and require supplementation or they may develop scurvy. For this reason, small mammal veterinarians recommend exposing juvenile guinea pigs to a variety of chows and. Hi, my guinea pig is 3 years old, hes never been ill and always seems perfectly happy etc. Read what forum members have to say about managing chronic bloating.
Fast or labored breathing can be a signal your guinea pig has an upper respiratory infection, a common ailment among guinea pigs. Symptoms include labored andor rapid breathing, discharge from the eyes and nostrils. Ever wondered what your guinea pig is trying to tell you. Guinea pigs can get respiratory problems like allergies and respiratory infections. If you hear a clicking sound or any changes with their breathing, it could be a respiratory problem. Respiratory problems, such as colds and pneumonia, are common in guinea pigs. Guinea pigs get various tumors, particularly skin and mammary tumors. A clicking or crackling sound from the lungs often accompanies dyspnea, as well as sneezing, wheezing and discharge from the nose andor eyes. A guinea pig s health can deteriorate very quickly.
They jump really high up in the air when they are excited. It is a bacterial infection that is almost always fatal to your guinea pig if not treated by an exotics vet. Are you sure that your piggy was breathing this was before she was dropped or just after. Jul 19, 2010 crackling sound when breathing due to congestion rales nasal discharge. Your veterinarian can make an initial diagnosis of pneumonia from a physical examination of the guinea pig. C til my guinea pig started making a squeaking noise when breathing. I noticed just now that my one guinea pig makes the faintest whistle noise when breathing. Besides preventing babies, females often develop uterine and ovarian issues, including various cancers, and having your female spayed can prevent these issues. X research source for example, there is usually oneinch spacing between the bars on a guinea pig cage. Apr 22, 2011 usually guinea pigs have crackly breathing when they have an upper respiratory infection. If your guinea pig has red, runny eyes and a sore nose, with wet snuffling but no laboured breathing, it may be an allergy. Guinea pigs are generally hardy, healthy animals but are susceptible to certain diseases. She very active, eats lots, drinking a good amount.
What you ought to know about caring for baby guinea pigs. Guinea pig sounds and noises the guinea pig manual. A baby guinea pig follows its mother by smelling her. One started to make funny stuffed up noises and quiet hooting cooing type noises duringafter the move. Your guinea pig may have an intestinal blockage torsion andor a dangerous buildup of gas. To diagnose respiratory problems in your guinea pig, listen for wheezing or clicking noises, which are signs that its having trouble breathing.
Mar 18, 2012 hi my guinea pig is breathing very heavy that her mouth is opening when she breathes in. Normal breathing in a guinea pig should be easy and quiet. Here is a page for cprheimlich maneuver as well as rescue breathing and ways to dislodge objects that may be stuck in the throat. When they were just under 1 year august 20, i moved 12 hours away.
Try to see if you can match these sounds to the sounds your guinea pig makes hungry pig. And no popping or crackling sound at all, no wet noises either. Feb 11, 2010 my guinea pig is making a wheezing noise when he breaths,he answered by a verified pet specialist we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Guinea pigs have only a single pair of inguinal nipples. Spaying your female guinea pig is definitely recommended. Guinea pigs are like any other living species whether twolegged or fourlegged. I took her to the vet and they did an xray and there was nothing in her lungs so she did not have a uri and they is eating normally jumping around and pllaying. Mar 22, 2020 the majority of guinea pig cages are built for adult guinea pigs. To add to the confusion, guinea pigs suffer from allergies as well as infections and sometimes the issue is an environmental one, not disease. Routine health care of guinea pigs merck veterinary manual. In this video of everything about your pet our veterinary antonio rodriguez explains what to do when our guinea pig catches a cold. Mar 03, 2014 guinea pigs respiratory problems everything about your pet.
Dec, 2017 any respiratory distress in a guinea pig should be treated by a vet. Additionally, examine your guinea pigs eyes and nose for yellow or green discharge, as that can indicate an infection. Guinea pigs very seldom get over an illness without help. Gpadv is transmitted between guinea pigs in several ways, including direct contact with an infected guinea pig that is sneezing or coughing. There are five very common diseases in guinea pigs. Wheezing guinea guinea pigs cutiecavies guinea pig forum. Overview of respiratory diseases of pigs respiratory system. My guinea pig is making weird noises crackling when she breathes. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. If your guinea pig is sneezing, and has any of the following symptoms then they could have an upper respiratory infection, in which case theyll need to see a vet as soon as possible. Additionally, examine your guinea pig s eyes and nose for yellow or green discharge, as that can indicate an infection. Apr 20, 2011 my guinea pig has always had nose discharge since i got her a year ago. A healthy guinea pig will be alert, have bright eyes and a shiny coat. A vet will prescribe a safe antibiotic to treat these bacterial infections cavies do not get cold viruses.
I have a young female guinea pig, around the cage of 2 years. I also changed bedding two or three times in case it was an allergy. Could be related to stress or when a baby pigs want to be fed. For a healthy life, your guinea pig needs the following. The guinea pig is a gentle, highly social rodent, that commonly serves as a companion animal and an experimental model in north america and europe. Mar 24, 2020 hospitalize your guinea pig, if necessary. If you have any doubt whatsoever as to whether or not your guinea pig needs to be seen by a vet, then the answer is yes, you do need to see a vet, sometimes asap if the situation is an emergency.
Sometimes, though, a guinea pig will have a bloated belly for other reasons, such as worms or, rarely, a tumor. Guinea pigs do not get colds, this infection is much worse. At first i thought he was gnawing at something, but i got him out and it turned out it was coming from. If she is living with a male, this will ensure population control and prevent multiple litters of guinea pigs. The 2nd time i was more precautious and took my guinea right after she started showing symptoms, and she didnt make it long after the vet visit. She been having this problem that come and goes weekly monthly. Usually guinea pigs have crackly breathing when they have an upper respiratory infection.
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