Ha! I mean, maybe he's been stung while removing them before. That makes me think of an "exotic animal"* veterinarian we saw for previous guinea pigs (not my current ones--he's retired). He was allergic to guinea pigs (and only them) and had to basically wear a Hazmat suit to treat them.


*So guinea pigs are considered "exotic" (as in, not cats or dogs), and vets need special training in them--goes along with rabbits, hamsters, gerbils, and often birds and reptiles. Many vets have no idea what they're doing with guinea pigs, like there are certain antibiotics that can kill them but are fine for most other furry pets.