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Coughed on guinea pig accidentally

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Popcorn bby

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This might sound incredibly dumb but, I've been sick with a pretty bad cold all week (lots of sneezing and especially coughing), and since my piggies are in my room and having floor time, I'm becoming worried. I was also with my guinea pig and suddenly a cough I absolutely couldn't control came out directly on to her entire body, since I had my face down right on top of her kissing her head. I didn't have time to pull away since the cough came out of nowhere. So there's germs all over the room they've been running in, and I accidentally directly coughed on one of my piggies. I didn't know that we could transfer germs to our guinea pigs which could give them a URI, until I searched it up and read it can. Is this true? Should I be on the lookout? I feel like an idiot.
 
Reenie said:
I wouldn't worry unduly. These things happen. Just keep an eye on them for signs they are unwell, and if they don't seem to be themselves, a trip to the vet would be in order. It will more than likely be fine though.
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Okay, I'm relieved it should be fine. My anxiety is always up when it comes to any risk of URI. Thank you!
 
I’m exactly the same as you right now. I’ve got a cough at the moment and I’m always over worrying when I’m holding my piggies at the moment. I have piggie anxiety, I’m always worrying if they are ill 😂
 
Lucyscavies said:
I’m exactly the same as you right now. I’ve got a cough at the moment and I’m always over worrying when I’m holding my piggies at the moment. I have piggie anxiety, I’m always worrying if they are ill 😂
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Gosh finally someone who gets it! Everyone on here is so carefree I'm always surprised, I can't go long without worrying about them being ill 😂. It's a blessing and a curse.
 
Generally cold viruses are species-specific, so the great likelihood is that they will be fine! Hope this helps!
 
Freela said:
Generally cold viruses are species-specific, so the great likelihood is that they will be fine! Hope this helps!
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Yes it does, thank you! However now I'm a bit worried because my curious guinea Piggie popcorn ate the biggest chunk of my hair. It was such a big amount and I couldn't pull it out. She started doing what looked like she was going to throw up(I know Guinea pigs can't vomit, but she was definitely doing the motion), and kept doing that over and over again I got quite worried. Then she made a gurgle noise and hasn't done it since. I'm now worried about possible bloackage because of the amount she ate, opinions? Gosh, these little burritos are proffessionals at giving people mini heart attacks.
 
Popcorn bby said:
Yes it does, thank you! However now I'm a bit worried because my curious guinea Piggie popcorn ate the biggest chunk of my hair. It was such a big amount and I couldn't pull it out. She started doing what looked like she was going to throw up(I know Guinea pigs can't vomit, but she was definitely doing the motion), and kept doing that over and over again I got quite worried. Then she made a gurgle noise and hasn't done it since. I'm now worried about possible bloackage because of the amount she ate, opinions? Gosh, these little burritos are proffessionals at giving people mini heart attacks.
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If they've eaten something they shouldn't, the most important thing is to monitor that they are eating/drinking/pooping normally. The risk is forming an intestinal blockage, so seeing that the digestive system is working normally pretty much rules that out. If it makes you feel any better, one of my pigs once ate a huge chunk of a hay bag that was left too close to the bars and had no issues. Just keep an eye out for normal poops for the next day or two to keep on top of things.
 
Freela said:
If they've eaten something they shouldn't, the most important thing is to monitor that they are eating/drinking/pooping normally. The risk is forming an intestinal blockage, so seeing that the digestive system is working normally pretty much rules that out. If it makes you feel any better, one of my pigs once ate a huge chunk of a hay bag that was left too close to the bars and had no issues. Just keep an eye out for normal poops for the next day or two to keep on top of things.
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I'll make sure to keep an eye out then, she's doing great today! They will really munch away on most things they can get near hah!
 
I’m in the same boat, just keep washing your hands thoroughly before touching their food/ items :) xx
 
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