What causes guinea pigs to cough?

Answer 1

If you are ever concerned about your piggies health, then please consult a vet. However, some things to consider are: What bedding do you use, have you bathed your piggy recently, how often does your pig cough/sneeze? Perhaps you could answer the above for me and I will help you further. Also, please hold your piggy close to your ear so you can clearly hear her breathing. Is there any cheery coughs that you can hear or any peculiar sounds. Pine chips is not the best bedding to use for guinea pigs due to the oils it contains. I would recommend a mixture of hay and shredded paper. A bath each week is a little excessive as piggies generally don't like the experience. Once every 3 months is adequate unless he gets really messy. The dry food usually comes with added vitamin c, so with the veggies, a suppliment isn't necessary. Keep an eye on that cough and let me know if it happens again.