Sneezing new guinea pig!

[Guinea Pig Dami]

My 5 week year old Male guinea pig sneezes quite a bit, he did have a bit of snot come out in one of his sneezes but afterwards he’s fine. He still eats and drinks water like normal and his nose is dry. I am a bit worried though because he sounds like he has a snotty nose though it’s dry. Please help! I just got him 3 days ago!

 

[Ellie-May]

My 5 week year old Male guinea pig sneezes quite a bit, he did have a bit of snot come out in one of his sneezes but afterwards he’s fine. He still eats and drinks water like normal and his nose is dry. I am a bit worried though because he sounds like he has a snotty nose though it’s dry. Please help! I just got him 3 days ago!

It is normal for guinea pigs to sneeze, but if you are concerned then the best thing to do is take him to the vet where they can check for an upper respiratory infection. However, it could be something within the home or his enclosure that is setting it off. What type of bedding etc does he have? I know pet shops sell scented bedding but I would not get that as it is all for commercial purposes and isn't that good. Before I got my guinea pigs we use to light candles, but since we got them we stopped as they are in the living room and made that environment as clean as possible. Hopefully all goes well

 

[Wiebke]

My 5 week year old Male guinea pig sneezes quite a bit, he did have a bit of snot come out in one of his sneezes but afterwards he’s fine. He still eats and drinks water like normal and his nose is dry. I am a bit worried though because he sounds like he has a snotty nose though it’s dry. Please help! I just got him 3 days ago!

Please have him vet checked in case he has a respiratory tract infection.
Here is information on your customer rights (including reclaiming any vet cost) as well as information on URI: What to check for in new guinea pigs (vet checks, sexing, parasites, ringworm&URI)

Many youngsters react to the higher amount of potential irritants in their new home environment and with their new hay (dust) with sneezing. However, you can only come to that conclusion with your vet once you have excluded a URI.
Irritants to Avoid Around Guinea Pigs

Is your piggy a single? Please be aware that guinea pigs are group animals and not wired to live on their own.
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