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Winifred

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hi. i took Winnie to the vet this morning as she has a really raspy breathing noise coming from her nose. The vet said her breathing was different from my other pig and told me to give her the remainder of the others marbocyl that she had for a uti which has now cleared up. other than the marbocyl and the olbas oil steam is there anything else I can do?

Winnie had this on Sunday, I did the olbas oil thing and she was fine again Monday but it's come back today. She doesn't seem to be in pain and she's eating us out of house and home still
 
Marbocyl should help if it is an infection. It could also be allergies though. My only other thought is Bisolvon which can help clear any mucous in her nose but you would need to get this from the vet. Otherwise keep going with the steam as it really does help. If she starts to get laboured breathing at all the vet will need to make sure she has no fluid on her chest. She would need a diuretic if so.
 
Thank you. I'll keep renewing the olbas. She had this kind of noise in June last year and it only lasted a day and stopped before I could get her to the vet. The vet did mention it might be a seasonal thing. Would it help to give her an hour of fresh air when it's warm enough or keep her inside? She's an indoor piggy
 
How does the vet check if she has fluid on her chest? She's no better today. Should I take her back to vets tomorrow if the antibiotics are showing no sign of kicking in. She's still eating and jumping around
helen105281 said:
Marbocyl should help if it is an infection. It could also be allergies though. My only other thought is Bisolvon which can help clear any mucous in her nose but you would need to get this from the vet. Otherwise keep going with the steam as it really does help. If she starts to get laboured breathing at all the vet will need to make sure she has no fluid on her chest. She would need a diuretic if so.
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They should be able to hear it using a stethoscope, it will sound like she is under water. It can also be diagnosed by xray but that shouldn't be needed. When did she start the antibiotics? they will need a day or so to kick in ideally but it would be a good idea to check she has no fluid.
 
Winifred said:
How does the vet check if she has fluid on her chest? She's no better today. Should I take her back to vets tomorrow if the antibiotics are showing no sign of kicking in. She's still eating and jumping around
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You check the fluid on the chest via a scan or x-ray if necessary. I would give the antibiotics at least 2-3 days to kick in, especially if she is still otherwise fine.
 
She only started them yesterday morning. She's eating fine and otherwise seems quite perky. Do you think I should take her in for a check up tomorrow just in case? I feel so privileged to have two of the best on the forum helping me :-). Thank you
 
I think you are ok to wait until Monday unless there is any change in her behaviour or breathing. That will give the meds a chance to kick in.
 
I phoned the vet this morning and she said to up the quantity of marbocyl to 0.5ml and to give her the loxicom that I recently got for willow. I'm pleased to announce that it seems to have done the trick as I've not heard a peep of a raspy noise since about 3 this aft. Thanks so much for your help guys
 
I'm so relieved. She even tried a little squeak at me just now and she never squeaks. Not a lot came out but it was quite cute. Like she's saying, thanks mum. Lol
 
The most important thing is to ensure you have sufficient marbocyl to give a continuous full course at the correct dosage...if not just ring the vet and ask for an repeat prescription.
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Pebble said:
The most important thing is to ensure you have sufficient marbocyl to give a continuous full course at the correct dosage...if not just ring the vet and ask for an repeat prescription.
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I'm picking some more up tomorrow. She said to give for 7 days. Do you think that's long enough?
 
7 days is normally a suifficent amount - but depending upon the response you may need more (ie abnother 7 days) so be prepared to get another prescirption from the evet before you run out
 
Should I take her back when the 7 days is up then as they never mentioned it?
 
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