My Juliana pig has snotty nose and keeps sneezing. What should I do?

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Thanks for reaching out about Oreo and including a photo. It is more likely he has an upper respiratory infection and needs antibiotics. Seek an appointment with an exotic companion mammal veterinarian with knowledge of guinea pigs, as some antibiotics can be deleterious to guinea pigs. Good luck.

He is gorgeous! White stuff from the boss sounds like nadal discharge which is usually due to an upper respiratory infection or foreign material . I recommend taking him to the vet to confirm this. T is best to get such things treated quickly before they start to move down onto the lungs. Treatment will likely be oral antibiotics.

If the crust has any yellowish or green color to it then I would definitely recommend that she see a veterinarian. If it is only clear I would be less concerned. Keeping a very clean cage is important as the ammonia in the urine can be very irritating to the nasal and respiratory tract. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Thanks for reaching out about Jerry. Sneezing is often an indication of an upper respiratory infection/inflammation, but dental disease should also be considered. With this behavior, a veterinary visit is recommended as soon as possible. Possibly something stuck in its mouth. Good luck.

If your guinea pig is sneezing it could be an indication of an upper respiratory tract infection. These can lead to pneumonia fairly quickly which can be life threatening in guinea pigs. If she is sneezing consistently I would recommend taking her in to see the vet so she can be started on some antibiotics. If the sneezing is just occasional then keep an eye on her to make sure it does not get worse. As far as the smell, all you can do is keep the cage in a well ventilated area, change the bedding frequently like you are doing and bathe your guinea pigs if they start to become smelly. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thanks for reaching out about Snuggle. Dried crust around the nostrils is often an indication of the upper respiratory/sinus infection. Could also be inflammatory, dental problems and others. Bald spots behind the ears are usually normal as long as the skin is not crusty. A veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Just because one has a runny nose and the other fine, does not mean not a concern. Good luck.