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Can I check my guinea pig or rabbit's blocked nose at home?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Is there any kind of tool you can pass up a guinea pigs or rabbits nose to check the airways are not blocked up or blocked in any kind of way.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 15th, 2017

No, there is no tool you can use at home to do this, it can only be done by a vet. The animal needs to be sedated in order to do this safely, and you can go great harm to your guinea pig if you try to pass anything up her nose yourself. I would take her into the vet.

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