piggie smells like sick?

[cookiepig123]

I had a phonecall from a friend today saying that one of her guinea pigs smells like sick! So I go over to her house and sure enough he does! His cagemate dosen't smell at all, we gave him a bath and used piggie shampoo and still he smells, its a really overpowering smell of sick... Is he okay? Is there a reason for this foul smell? My friend is running about her house like a headless chicken right now so any help would be amazing!

 

[Alfientoby]

I have no idea what the smell is but one things for sure, guinea pigs are the only rodents that can't vomit so...

 

[*Nibbles&Nugget*]

When my Bingo had an ear infection he smelt of cheese and sick because of the pus. Have you checked in the piggies ears?

Amy
x

 

[cookiepig123]

When my Bingo had an ear infection he smelt of cheese and sick because of the pus. Have you checked in the piggies ears?

Amy
x

I did have a look over oliver's ears and they seem perfectly fine, i've chacked his teeth and bottom too, I have no idea what this is, and I'm a little worried for the little boy x

 

[Claire W]

To be honest I'd advise your friend to see a vet to be on the safe side. Guinea pigs shouldn't have this smell especially after a bath.

Is he long haired or short haired? Could he have a small abscess somewhere that's maybe burst?

 

[cookiepig123]

He's an american satin, and that's my worry, well, she can't get to a vet as she dosen't have one near her so I will take him through to my vets, I hope the little man is okay thanks for the help x

 

[doglovinpiggylover]

hope hes ok, all i can think of is abcess too