Lucy2103
New Born Pup
I've noticed my guinea pigs sneeze quote a lot daily. I read up to 4 times a day is normal... they both sneeze more than this. Other than sneezing they are both normal, happy and eating. Should I he worried?
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Sneezing
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Sneezing can be caused by irritants such as candles, air fresheners, perfumes etc which may be present in the room. It can also be due to hay dust or dust from disposable bedding being stuck in the airways.
It would always be wise to have any excessive sneezing checked by a vet though
It would always be wise to have any excessive sneezing checked by a vet though
Lucy2103
New Born Pup
I'm aware of them being sensitive to smells. All their bedding is washed in seventh generation washing detergent and I have no candles or scented stuff. I find they do do it more when I put their hay in. How would a vet check for anything? As I say, other than that there are no other symptoms and both seem happy and healthy
A vet checks whether the airways are free.
Would you consider trying a different hay brand and just plain non-bio powder?
Some piggies are a lot more sensitive than the majority.
Lucy2103
New Born Pup
7th generation is non biological, unscented and for sensitive skins. Totally hypoallergenic so nothing that should irritate. I've changed hays to excel, they were sneezing with the other hay too. They both seem OK, I shall keep an eye on them. I noticed it more when fresh hay has been put in so I'm thinking it could be dust
7th generation is non biological, unscented and for sensitive skins. Totally hypoallergenic so nothing that should irritate. I've changed hays to excel, they were sneezing with the other hay too. They both seem OK, I shall keep an eye on them. I noticed it more when fresh hay has been put in so I'm thinking it could be dust
It is likely the hay dust (it actually often is) but unless the sneezing is really bad and constant I would not get bogged down by it too much. Most piggies will settle down more as they get older.