Why is my guinea pig coughing, making weird noises, and bleeding?

Thanks for reaching out about Nibbles. If he is crying and whimpering, he is probably not okay and should see a veterinarian. Fractured teeth (incisors) are common, can be painful and possible prevent eating. Offers softer foods for now until a veterinary visit is scheduled. Good luck.

Hello there! I'm sorry to hear that Benji isn't feeling well. I do worry that something may be serious going on as coughing is never normal in guinea pigs, and the shrieking makes me think that Benji is either very stressed or possibly painful. Not all upper respiratory diseases include symptoms like nasal or ocular discharge, so it's really important that Benji visit the vet as soon as possible. There is also the possibility that something is obstructing Benji's throat (a piece of food, bedding, etc.), so a thorough exam by a vet is in order. In the meantime, keep Benji warm and as calm as possible. If he is still eating and drinking, that's a great sign - definitely encourage him to continue to do so. Good luck, and I hope that Benji gets well soon!

I am sorry to hear about George. I would be concerned he could have a respiratory infection. I would recommend taking him in to see a vet as soon as possible for examination as he may need treatment with an antibiotic and delaying examination and treatment could make the chance of a quick recovery less likely.

Based on what you are describing I would be concerned about a respiratory disease going on with Henry. It would be best if you could take him to be examined by your veterinarian because he will most likely need antibiotics and possibly an anti-inflammatory medication to help stop the cough. The veterinarian may also want to perform radiographs to assess the lungs and heart. I would also recommend you look at this article about nutrition and husbandry for guinea pigs to make sure Henry is getting all the nutrients he needs to stay healthy. https://www.petco.com/shop/PetcoContentDisplayView?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&path=/content/petco/PetcoStore/en_US/pet-services/resource-center/caresheets/guinea-pig.html I hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Best of luck.

Coke may be experiencing a bit of a respiratory infection, which is causing the discharge and wheezing you are seeing. It would be best to bring him into your vet for a full exam and care. They may recommend medications such as an antibiotic to help get him feeling better.

CJ is probably suffering from an upper respiratory infection, this is quite common in guinea pigs and it's treated with oral antibiotics for a couple weeks. i would recommend taking him to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated.

If the cough is just very occasional and Daisy is otherwise acting normally I would not be too concerned at this time. If however, the cough is increasing in frequency (more than a couple times a day), if Daisy is not eating well, and/or if she has eye or nasal discharge I would recommend taking her to the vet to be examined. Guinea pigs are prone to getting upper respiratory infections that can lead to pneumonia so if the problem progresses you should have her checked out. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.