D Dezlovesyou Junior Guinea Pig Joined Jan 2, 2020 Messages 9 Reaction score 1 Points 50 Jan 2, 2020 #1 As anyone else guinea pig drinking from their water bottle and then afterwards do a little cough like drink it to fast ?
As anyone else guinea pig drinking from their water bottle and then afterwards do a little cough like drink it to fast ?
Piggies&buns Moderator Staff member Moderator Joined Aug 2, 2018 Messages 31,595 Reaction score 37,664 Points 3,015 Location Cambridgeshire Jan 2, 2020 #2 Yes, Guinea pigs have narrow airways so if they eat or drink too fast then it can cause them to cough.
Yes, Guinea pigs have narrow airways so if they eat or drink too fast then it can cause them to cough.
sport_billy Administrator Staff member Administrator Joined Nov 10, 2009 Messages 54,343 Reaction score 39,436 Points 3,350 Jan 2, 2020 #3 Oen of our girls coughs when she eats too fast it can happen with them
Merab Staff member Moderator Joined Nov 27, 2017 Messages 54,488 Reaction score 76,697 Points 3,465 Location East Riding of Yorksire Jan 2, 2020 #4 Welcome to the forum. As guinea pigs often eat or drink too fast a little cough is normal.
Winniepeg Adult Guinea Pig Joined Sep 15, 2019 Messages 1,315 Reaction score 3,124 Points 1,125 Jan 2, 2020 #5 Definitely normal but it is scary when it happens.