coughing, sneezing

[*Liil-Roo*]

One of my girls has a bad cough, keeps on sneezing & has a very bad squeek.. Thir in thr living room with us with the heater constantly on now, they havent been out in the run when its cold or anything..

Is she ok?

what can i do to make her better

i havent changed her food

their is nothing wrong with her eyes

Eating & drinking as normal too!

Poos normal...

 

[Laura-CCC4]

Is she maintaining her weight, not losing any? As active as normal? Is the current batch of hay fairly dusty?

Given your description, my initial thought was it could be caused by the dry air from the heater. All of my pigs who suffer "hayfever" also exhibit such symptoms when the central heating is put on longer as the weather starts to turn. If this is the case, a humidifier or a wet towel/bowl of water by the radiator helps greatly, and tends to reduce or eliminate the raspy breathing.

It is possible that she is coming down with a respiratory infection, although it is likely she would begin to develop other symptoms including lethargy and loss of appetite if this was the case.

Certainly keep a very close eye on her, and pop her down to a reputable vet if you are at all worried.