Cough/ Choking

[Sophie lauren]

Hi guys when I got up this morning and came down stairs I was sat watching tv and all of a sudden I heard Desmond cough, so I went over and he was eating his hay so I didn't think much of it so I went to sit down. About 10 mins later he did it again so I went over picked him up as he was still eating hay but there was nothing in his mouth so I put him back to continue eating and sure enough he did it again. It's 10:14now and he hasn't done it for about 10 mins I just want to know if its something to be worried about or will it have been a bit of hay/ dust in his throat

 

[Gizi]

Well I'm not really sure about this but it could be a sign of URI (upper Respiritory Infection) As I said I'm not really sure so @helen105281 might know Take him to the vets asap because it could be very serious

 

[Sophie lauren]

Okay thanks he still hasn't done it since I wrote the thread and his breathing is fine and his nose is clear too

 

[Wiebke]

It may just have been something that was stuck in throat or had gone down the wrong way from eating too quickly.

If the coughing persists and is regular, then I would recommend to see a vet.

 

[Gizi]

Ok so does he hvae crusty eyes, loss of appetite or irregular breathing? To check his breathing just hold his nose up to your ear... But if it still happens see a vet..

 

[Sophie lauren]

No all fine I'll just keep my eye on him he fine at the minute thanks guys

 

[ayemee]

I used to have a piggie that did this all the time! After seeing a vet, there were no problems. It can often be when they eat too quickly like greedy little piggies!

 

[helen105281]

Sounds to me like they were eating too quickly too, but if she continues to do it and it is quite frequent it would be a good idea to get him checked as random coughing is one of the symptoms of a heart issue.

 

[Cookie&Cream]

Mine do that, especially with peppers or cucumber because they eat it too fast!

 

[Gizi]

Oh well thats good