My guinea pig has respiratory issues and is on Albon. Should I give probiotics?

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One of my 2 month old baby guinea pigs passed away this morning after becoming disoriented two nights ago. He did not loose his appetite and looked to pass normal feces. He brother began to sound hoarse last night when wheeking, and after taking him and his mother to the vet the morning they were perscribed 2-3 drops of albon twice a day. I called back this afternoon after noticing he had nasal discharge and was told he could be administered albon 3 times a day. Do I also give him a probiotic?

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about your loss. The signs you are describing could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or eventually to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). Unfortunately respiratory tract infections can be quite severe in guinea pigs. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed, but no probiotics are necessary at this stage. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My guinea pig has respiratory issues and is on Albon. Should I give probiotics?

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