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Hi all.

Just noticed tonight that Dudes breathing is quite noisy, like he has a blocked nose. He's always sounded like he has a sniffly nose when he sniffs around, but tonight it's become quite load. Sounds like he might have a cold:(

Firstly do pigs get colds? It has been quite cold around here recently, they're indoor pigs and Harry sounds fine, but we've been cold so I'm guessing they have been as well.

Secondly, could this be anything to worry about? We're keeping an eye on him, and his behaviour otherwise seems normal. Just a bit worried. I'll see if I can get a recording of the noise, as it's loud(ish), like a blocked or stuffy nose :(
 
Update: Dude has just come up sniffing to me, certainly sounds like he has a blocked nose. Has that kind of whistling noise when he sniffs. When he's breathing normally is what is worrying me. Sounds like an owl hooting, quite cute and funny but worrying all the same.
 
He could have a URI which will need a course of Septrin from the vets.
Does he have a wet chin? This is also a sign of infection.

Also yes Piggies can get colds, they usually develop very quickly into URI's which left untreated can be fatal.

Hope he improves
 
No, no wet chin. He still seems fine and healthy in every other way. When we first got them we sent them to the vet for a check up, both were fine, and he was sniffing quite load when we got him as mentioned above, the vet never mentioned anything about this. It's just tonight it's become loud, and we've had them since around August time
 
Piggies can get colds like humans at any time. Try not to go too close to them when you are unwell. I have a pig who permanently has a runny / blocked nose. He is fine in himself & I am confident it is just him.

However, if you are worried or concerned :...:...- & it sounds like you are - I agree with Missbonbon above, go & get him checked out, even if it is just for your piece of mind. I had a pig recently pass away from pneumonia & so it is essential to get treatment asap if it is an infection.

Let us know how he gets on

Michele x
 
He seems OK today. Can't really hear him sniffing, just seems to be his usual noisy sniffing self. The important thing is he's still being his usual self, is still drinking, although he's never really managed to figure out how to get it from the bottle properly, and he's eating anything we give including hay and veg. I'm at home all day so will be watching him close.
 
Pigs get URI's they don't get colds or catch anything from humans. I would whizz him to a vet, it's good he is acting ok and his breathing seems to be fine but they can mask how they really feel.

It's a worth a check up to see if he is ok. :) Also listen to his breathing from his chest area, any clicking noise?
 
Our little Jeremy is always making snuffly/sniffy noises. He has been checked out and he's fine, just part of him. But any new noises or concerns are always worth investigating. As Louise says, a visit to the vet because piggies are good a masking illness. Hope all is well for him. xx
 
It may be the only sign of a respiratory infection, so a course of antibiotics is worthwhile. Some piggies do have chronic rhinitis, constant congestion in the nose that is not a part of any other problem. Treating as a respiratory infection first and foremost is important, before treating for the rhinitis.
 
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