My guinea pig has dried nose snot & bald spots. Is it normal?

Rex's nose looks a little crusty. I would observe his behavior. If he is eating,drinking and using the restroom normally I would not be concerned as long as the lesion is not getting worse. Rex could be using his nose to dig in the cage and causing trauma. I would recommend making sure there is proper breeding. However it is possible Rex could also have a skin bacterial or fungal infection. If at anytime if gets worse or not improving I recommend taking rex to a vet for a better exam.

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.

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.

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.

Thanks for using PetCoach. There are several possibilities for Pietje's crusty eyes. The first is to make sure that he has adequate Vitamin C supplement. This needs to be in the form of fresh fruits and veggies as well as fresh food, and Vit C supplement (not in the water). A bit more on feeding https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/guinea-pigs-feeding The other differentials include mites or ringworm. A vet visit can help diagnose either of these conditions. The vet may recommend a fungal culture or skin scraping to make a diagnosis. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/guinea-pigs-problems I hope this helps.

Thanks for reaching out about Gizmo. Sneezing can be due to infections, inflammation, dental disease, nasal foreign bodies and more. iI no discharge, try changing the substrate, especially if wood shavings or other dusty material. If discharge from the nostrils, a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Good luck.