Why is my guinea pig breathing hard, not eating, and pooping a lot?

Flash is probably suffering from an upper respiratory infection, it is very common in guinea pigs. you will need to take him to the vet in order to get a course of antibiotics, this should resolve the problem within 1-2 weeks.

Thanks for arching out about Hoke. These signs are general of pain. Possibilities include fractured limb, but also a urinary calculi/obstruction. A visit to a veterinarian today is highly recommended. Radiographs will probably be needed. This does appear to be serious. Good luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Cheech. A veterinary visit is highly recommended, ASAP. Grunting noises could be pain or a respiratory infection. During the veterinary visit, examination of cheek teeth is recommended, as this is a common prevention of appetite. Good luck.

He may have a respiratory infection. This will need to be confirmed by your veterinarian after a physical exam. If necessary, the vet can dispense antibiotics. In the meantime, keep Carl warm and as stress free as possible. Keep the cage clean and limit dust and dander as much as possible.

Thans for reaching out about your guinea pig. It sounds as if he has an upper respiratory (and possible lower respiratory) infection. A veterinary visit is recommended to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan. The sooner the better, especially with the bleeding from the nose. Good luck.

I am sorry to hear about Pea. If she is consistently having heavy breathing with noticable body movement likely due to the effort I would recommend bringing her in to see the vet. She could have something like a respiratory infection that requires treatment, and with respiratory difficulty the sooner we address the problem the better the chance of a fast and full recovery!

Hi and thank you for your question. Sorry to hear about Baxter. The timing (wrt getting him a friend) sounds coincidental, as one day is too short for most infectious disease to incubate. I'm afraid there is no over-the-counter medicine that I can recommend. It sounds like he has a respiratory infection, perhaps pneumonia, and this requires veterinary treatment ASAP. I know there are funding options that will allow you to pay for the treatment at a later date, I would suggest that you ask your vet about this. I agree that delaying it by 2 weeks is not an option. Regards