Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 2 lbs
Hello. My Guinea pig sounds like he has a stuffy nose. His breathing is sounds congested. He’s eating and drinking fine, but I went to give him a carrot his breathing got worst and he started gagging.
1 Answer
Published on May 8th, 2019
He may have a respiratory infection. This will need to be confirmed by your veterinarian after a physical exam. If necessary, the vet can dispense antibiotics. In the meantime, keep Carl warm and as stress free as possible. Keep the cage clean and limit dust and dander as much as possible.
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