Human colds and guinea pigs

[Lucyscavies]

Hi all, my daughter has recently had a cold and everytime she fed or went near the piggies she wore gloves and a mask. The cold has cleared up now but she has a cough and blocked up nose, she feels fine in herself though so I was wondering if she will be ok handling the piggies now? Is it still contagious to them?

 

[Sophie B]

I’m basically permanently choked with the cold, and I didn’t know it could be passed on to them, so I’ve never really taken any precautions...

 

[Bill & Ted]

I’m not sure either, I am full of cold... giving the boys a wide berth at the moment! Would be good to know though...

 

[Wiebke]

Hi all, my daughter has recently had a cold and everytime she fed or went near the piggies she wore gloves and a mask. The cold has cleared up now but she has a cough and blocked up nose, she feels fine in herself though so I was wondering if she will be ok handling the piggies now? Is it still contagious to them?

Viral colds are generally not transmittable but we recommend good hygiene with hand washing etc.
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