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piglet_and_rogers_mama

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Roger and Pigelt seem to be sneezing and coughing a little bit. I have weighed them since this time last week, and they have both gained weight. They are eating, drinking, pooing etc normally, and i havent noticed any eye or nose discharge. Does this mean it's allergies? Granted it has been nicer outside and we've been opening the windows, and we rearranged the furniture so it seems likely dust could be stirred up. I just dont want to ignore it if it is a problem, but i dont see any typical sickness warning signs. Thoughts?
 
No other signs? Are their eyes and ears clear?
Perhaps take them out of that room, give it a thorough dust and vacuum, change their bedding and see if this helps..........if they do it again, get them checked over love :)
 
Please if possible take them to the vet! My guinea was sneezing and coughing alot about a month ago eating and drinking fine squeaking,normal behaviour, I took him to the vet as I worried having 2 other guineas who did not act this way, turned out he had a uri was prescribed baytril,he stopping sneezing and coughing after a week of medication but unfortunately after a week he got worse agen this time breathing heavy and croaky,I took him back to the vet and was given a bigger dosage last week, he unfortunately passed away Sunday! So suddenly after showing signs of improvement ! I wouldn't risk leaving it, it's so sad how fast they go down hill :(! Hope all goes well x x x x x
 
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