How fast do guinea pig respiratory infections develop and worsen?

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HI How many hours or days does a upper respiratory infection set in and develop and is it the same things that cause a lower respiratory infections and do they take the same time to set in and develop in guinea pigs? Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

There is no specific incubation period. URIs in guinea pigs (and other mammals) can be caused by more than one organism. Yes, if left untreated a URI may progress to more severe illness such as pneumonia.

How fast do guinea pig respiratory infections develop and worsen?

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