URI?

[Piggiewheekwheek]

I think gizmo has a uri,he has started making a funny rattling noise when he breathes and eats,he sneezes occasionally too.and I am wondering if this is why he has been so grumpy lately.
He is not off his food or drink he just walks around rumblestrutting and squeaking all the time.
My vets are only seeing emergencies due to covid.
What should I do?

 

[Lady Kelly]

You should call your vets to discuss any symptoms with them. A URI is am emergency so if they feel it could be one they should be making an appointment

 

[uuupigs]

it does sound like your pig has a URI, which for guinea pigs should be considered an emergency as they can go downhill pretty quickly. my pig has had them and it’s treatable but the faster you stop it the better, anything like sneezing or wheezing isn’t normal and i wish the best for the both of you