[Gpdd] Health - guinea pig had persistent snuffles

[Rachel Koo]

I also have a piggy w nose problems.  He is a red eyed Peruvian mix. When i
got him, he was already down with a uri. We got him cured of that. But
since then, he has been having respiratory issues off and on.

Rafie doesn't snuffle when sleeping. But he has funny breathing sounds
sometimes. And he has a tendency to get congested. I discussed with Ann and
i put him on oral bisolvon and sudafed and ibuprofen for more than a week
after he got really congested and had breathing problems.  He is better
now.

But even on his best days, he tends to be sneezy.  And when he calls for
attention, he has no voice at the upper register.  Actually , it's best
when he is able to sneeze. Because when he stops sneezing,  it means
trouble is starting and he is getting all blocked up with thick mucus. A
few months back, he got pneumonia. I suspect it was a complication arising
from the mucus blockages.

I have changed his bedding to fleece and bought a hepa air purifier. But I
kind of suspect he has compromised airways. No idea how to keep him well
without going on bisolvon and sudafed on a frequent basis.

Rachel