My guinea pig is still breathing heavy after respiratory infection. Should I worry?

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She got treated for a respiratory infection about a month ago and the vet said she may have a permanent sneeze. So far she is sneezy but also still breathing heavy, she went through two weeks of medication. Should I be worried about her breathing heavy? Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 18 days old

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Buttercup. No all bacterial respiratory diseases are treated with the same antibiotics, and not all respiratory infections are bacterial (could be viral). No all respiratory signs are infectious, as heart disease can appear similar (but unlikely in a young guinea pig). If increased respiratory effort continues, additional treatment needs to be sought. Good luck.

My guinea pig is still breathing heavy after respiratory infection. Should I worry?

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