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My guinea pig is sneezing and acting strange after bath. Is it sick?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female | unspayed

My Guinea pig is sneezing alot since 2 days .and today it behaves weiredly after I gave her a bath.she is running restlessly ,and tearing and chewing it's bedding material.it also jumping from it's back side. And itching it's genital area ..I don't know what to do..I am very scared please help me..

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Answered By Todd Cecil

Veterinarian

Published on July 21st, 2019

Thanks for reaching out about Jerry. Sneezing is often an indication of an upper respiratory infection/inflammation, but dental disease should also be considered. With this behavior, a veterinary visit is recommended as soon as possible. Possibly something stuck in its mouth. Good luck.

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