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My Friend

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Question
My Friend has a ginuea pig that is quite young and she jsut got it for her daughter. Ever since then her daughter has been having more allergies thatn normal. Could this or anything else be causes by the guinea pig?

Answer
Some people are allergic to guinea pigs. What type of bedding is she using for the guinea pig because it can also be the bedding. Wood shaving bedding can cause allergies in people too. If she is having allergies due to the guinea pig she could either go on an allergy medication or she would have to give the guinea pig away.