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Why is my guinea pig breathing hard and sneezing but acting normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Unknown - Small Animal | Male

My guinea pig is breathing hard and sneezing. He is eating normally and exercising normally.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 29th, 2018

Flash is probably suffering from an upper respiratory infection, it is very common in guinea pigs. you will need to take him to the vet in order to get a course of antibiotics, this should resolve the problem within 1-2 weeks.

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