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My 2-month-old guinea pig sneezes a lot but seems healthy. Is he sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

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

Two month old guinea pig that sneezes alot but shows no other signs of URI. Using recycled paper as bedding. hes eating drinking and pooping normally and still trying to mate. Is he sick?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on March 4th, 2018

Change out the bedding to see if that decreases the sneezing. Avoid using cologne, perfume or scented soaps or lotions before handling. Monitor for discharge, difficulty breathing, rasping or cracking sounds while breathing, lethargy or a decrease in appetite. See your veterinarian if the sneezing worsens or if Duke develops any of the above symptoms.

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