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Discharge from the nose and eyes. Meaning an affected guinea pig may just be a carrier of the infection and may be contagious to other guinea pigs but not suffer the complication of pneumonia.
Go to a vet immediately preferably one who is experienced with little exotics if you notice any lack of appetite.
Can guinea pigs survive respiratory infections. The bacteria Bordetella bronchiseptica the same bacteria that causes kennel cough in dogs and Streptococcus pneumoniae are among the more common infections. Some guinea pigs may live for a long time with these bacteria in the respiratory tract without showing signs of disease but any stress such as a change in routine pregnancy or introduction of a new cagemate may trigger an outbreak of respiratory problems. Guinea pigs are more delicate than many people suspect.
Their chunky compact bodies suggest that they are not as susceptible as other more fragile looking animals such as gerbils and mice to common problems such as respiratory tract infections but in fact this is not the case. Here are some basic tips to ensuring your Guinea Pigs has the best chance of survival. Go to a vet immediately preferably one who is experienced with little exotics if you notice any lack of appetite.
An upper respiratory infection is highly contagious so your sick Piggy must be. It is key to be able to identify early signs of illness to ensure the best chance of survival for your guinea pig. Signs of an Upper Respiratory Infection.
Discharge from the nose and eyes. Crusty eyes or eyes appearing sealed shut due to discharge. Laboured breathing wheezing or.
Hi guys I have 3 guinea pigs 2 of them currently live together and the third on his own at the moment as he gets neutered next week. We are having issues with recurrent respiratory infections in the two females who live together they have been on baytril and septrin I think it is called. All of these infectious agents can cause illness without leading to pneumonia.
Meaning an affected guinea pig may just be a carrier of the infection and may be contagious to other guinea pigs but not suffer the complication of pneumonia. Respiratory problems such as colds and pneumonia are common in guinea pigs. Unfortunately minor respiratory problems like a cough or sneeze can make a guinea pig extremely sick within a matter of days.
If your guinea pig has a respiratory problem early treatment by your veterinarian will give him the best chance of getting better. The following is a brief description of some of the more common problems of guinea pigs which include respiratory infections diarrhea scurvy vitamin C deficiency tumors abscesses due to infection urinary problems and infestations by lice mites or fungus. Respiratory infections are very contagious in guinea pigs.
If one of your guinea pigs has a respiratory infection keep it in a separate cage until it fully recovers. Bordatella and Streptococcus can live in your guinea pigs respiratory tract without making him sick. However if your guinea pig becomes stressed these bacteria can cause a respiratory infection to develop.
A sick guinea pig can transmit bacteria-containing air droplets when it sneezes or coughs. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device. Videos you watch may be added to the TVs watch history and influence TV recommendations.
To avoid this cancel. Ear infections are rare in guinea pigs. When they do occur they are usually the result of bacterial infection.
They may occur at the same time as pneumonia or other respiratory disease. Signs of infection may include discharge from the ears but sometimes there are no signs of infection. A quick 30 second primer on what to look out for when it comes to Upper Respiratory Infections in guinea pigs.
For more information as always heres Guinea. Guinea pigs are sensitive to cold air drafts and can easily develop an upper respiratory infectionor worse pneumonia. 1 They can even get Bordetella bronchiseptica from your dog cat or pet rabbit.
Take notice of your guinea pigs cage location and be sure to keep them away from drafts open doors and open windows. Avoid using cedar chips in the cage they can predispose guinea pigs to respiratory infections. Keep your pig in a well-ventilated clean environment and never let ammonia build up in a dirty cage.
Wood or cedar chip bedding can also predispose your pig to respiratory infections so dont use them.