Something under my guinea pigs mouth? Help.

[JonesJ]

Today I noticed my guinea pig has something dried in his fur right under his mouth. Is this a concern? Is it a sign he's sick? Need help fast.

I thought I noticed he had a runny nose a few days ago but after checking him again and again I have really seem anything in his nose or eyes but this doesn't mean I'm just not missing it.

 

[Suzygpr]

Hello

If your pig has a runny nose it can a sign of URI or eye problem, if it is still wet I would recommend a visit to a cavy savvy vet to check his lungs etc.

As for the stuff under his chin - it could be any number of things. A scab from a skin problem, an abscess, sebasceous cyst, food stuck, the most likely cause is boar glue (part of the ejaculate) and often found on rude boys' chins.

HTH

Suzy x

 

[JonesJ]

It seemed like drool or something, it isn't there today and as far as his nose and eyes they seem ok. Just a slight amout of drainage occationally in one side.

 

[Ziggy]

could just be food

Could just be food. But if it gets any worse I think you should take him to the vet.

 

[Abi_nurse]

Drooling/salivation is a sign of dental problems. Are your weighing your piggie regurarly? Any weightloss and this sign of drooling is a sure sign of dental problems. I would pop him to the vets for a health check.

Any nasal discharge its likely he has an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) too. They may be unrelated problems .

x.

 

[JonesJ]

I haven't noticed anymore drool. His teeth look good. Hes eating normally and from what I can tell weights the same.

 

[Connie]

The best way to tell if he weights the same is to weight him weekly. This is part of keeping your pig happy and healthy.