[Gpdd] Re: [HEALTH] Stuffy Nose

[Laura Grace Rollins]

Hey, thanks so much for your speedy reply. I definately do need to take him 
to the vet. On the bright side, he is doing much better and his breathing 
is back to normal. I'm still going to take him to be sure though. I'm so 
sorry about your little one.
LG

--On Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:34 AM +0000 ebak at ca.inter.net wrote:

>
>           These sounds like it may be a respitory infection and could be
> very serious. I recommend
> you get your guinea pig to a vet as soon as possible. UTIs (Urinary tract
> infections) will cause
> discomfort for the guinea pig when urinating (straining and squeaking)
> but anything to do with the
> chest or cold like symptoms can turn very quickly into a very quickly
> into a very serious and
> life-threatening illness.
>
> I don't mean to panic you but I lost a guinea pig that way and I wouldn't
> want it to happen to
> anyone else. It also maybe allergies etc. but it is best to have seen and
> treated early.
>
>