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Problems [maybe]

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Question
Dear Andy, my guinea pig has been making sneezing sounds but,as far as I know no discharge has been coming out of his nose. My friend thinks that it is coming out of his backside and is just gas but, I am not so sure.I don't want to take him to the vets office and get him sick if he is perfectly healthy. help!!!!!!!!!! Love, Randi

Answer
Hi Randi

I dont think the noise is gas because it wouldnt be as loud as a sneeze.

Listen closely to his chest. If there is a clicking between breathing in and out he might have a chest infection but otherwise I would say the sneezing is just normal. What do you use as bedding?

Andy