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Tiamolly123

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Hi all my Guinea pigs are sneezing a little. I've taken them off, wood shavings & put them onto fleece. I've had one with a respirator problem before she couldnt breathe properly & had a nasty wheeze, these seem clear. Anyone know if I should worry. Thanks
 
Putting them on fleece is a good idea. There are many reasons for guinea pigs to be sneezy though. Some sneeze at dust, including dusty hay, household chemicals (air fresheners for example, scents from wash powder, cleaning products).
Mould spores from damp, I'm not being accusatory, it's a common problem - it can also cause sneezing and breathing issues.
Have you had them checked out by a vet recently to rule out respiratory infections? I realise you have stated that one of them had this type of problem - has it definitely cleared?
 
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