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I found both of my guinea pigs' shoulders going up and down really quickly. I remember watching a guinea pig question video that it takes 5 seconds to see a guinea pig's shoulder to go up and down and that is the normal breathing time. Is this true?
 
No idea about the video. Does it look like they’re working hard to breathe? If you’re worried take them to the vet.
 
Reginart said:
I found both of my guinea pigs' shoulders going up and down really quickly. I remember watching a guinea pig question video that it takes 5 seconds to see a guinea pig's shoulder to go up and down and that is the normal breathing time. Is this true?
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No idea where you got that information from! Guinea pigs breathe a lot more quickly than that.

Please see a vet if the breathing is laboured, with heaving sides or clicking in the lungs; if the breathing is crackling or rasping; constantly (not occasionally) sneezing or coughing or if your guinea pigs are lethargic or off their food.
 
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