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Why is my guinea pig coughing, making weird noises, and bleeding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Ginnea pig 2 years old was coughing and now is just making a weird noise, dry blood by his nose

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on January 1st, 2019

Thans for reaching out about your guinea pig. It sounds as if he has an upper respiratory (and possible lower respiratory) infection. A veterinary visit is recommended to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan. The sooner the better, especially with the bleeding from the nose. Good luck.

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