Zelsi
New Born Pup
Hi All!
I have a piggy called Monty who is just over 2 years old. He lives with his brother Trevor. Trevor's fine and doesn't have any problems.
They live in a massive cage with a paper based bedding. It's got a hay rack in it as well of course, with water, pellets etc.
I've had guinea pigs for years so I like to think I know what I'm doing and take care of them best I can!
Monty is an odd case. He seems to be very congested a lot of the time (blocked/runny nose, sneezes/coughs frequently).
He's seen the vet 3 times about it and he hasn't got any infections or problems. Lungs, heart, all clear. They confirm he is congested but put it down to allergies (we previously used hay bedding, swapped for paper to help his breathing) like hayfever.
I've noticed since changing the bedding his squeaking is less croaky / blocked sounding, so that seems to be recovering, but he's still a bit sinus-y. Bedding was swapped over about a week ago, so it might be early days still.
I want to make him more comfortable and ease his blocked up nose (and maybe throat). Does anyone have any suggestions? Perhaps some GP safe medications for allergies for blocked up pipes!
Oh also, Monty eats and drinks like usual. He's a chunky piggy who loves his veggies, run time, cuddle time etc. so other than this he seems really healthy (and he's seen the vet).
Thanks
Mel
I have a piggy called Monty who is just over 2 years old. He lives with his brother Trevor. Trevor's fine and doesn't have any problems.
They live in a massive cage with a paper based bedding. It's got a hay rack in it as well of course, with water, pellets etc.
I've had guinea pigs for years so I like to think I know what I'm doing and take care of them best I can!
Monty is an odd case. He seems to be very congested a lot of the time (blocked/runny nose, sneezes/coughs frequently).
He's seen the vet 3 times about it and he hasn't got any infections or problems. Lungs, heart, all clear. They confirm he is congested but put it down to allergies (we previously used hay bedding, swapped for paper to help his breathing) like hayfever.
I've noticed since changing the bedding his squeaking is less croaky / blocked sounding, so that seems to be recovering, but he's still a bit sinus-y. Bedding was swapped over about a week ago, so it might be early days still.
I want to make him more comfortable and ease his blocked up nose (and maybe throat). Does anyone have any suggestions? Perhaps some GP safe medications for allergies for blocked up pipes!
Oh also, Monty eats and drinks like usual. He's a chunky piggy who loves his veggies, run time, cuddle time etc. so other than this he seems really healthy (and he's seen the vet).
Thanks
Mel
