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Why is my guinea pig sneezing and has a runny nose for months?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male | unneutered

I have a guinea pig who has has sneezing for months. It started as a few times a day, but now is about once every 1 to 2 hours. She has an off an on runny nose, but other than that will eat and play just like normal. No eye issues, no crusties, just a slight runny nose every few days or so. Cage mate over the months has no symptoms. Fleece bedding.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 26th, 2019

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. 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. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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