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Marty Pig seems to have a cold. He is sneezing a little and has the odd cough. Sometimes when he sneezes some mucas comes from his nose. He feels really warm behind his ears.

He is eating and drinking well and is not snuffly at all. His breathing seems fine. Is there anything I can do/give him to make him better?

The other two seem fine, no temprature, no sneezing, eating and drinking well.
 
Have his symptoms appeared suddenly? Is the mucus thick, or is it coloured or clear?

Sudafed Expectorant can help (the one with the orange and white label) with this sort of thing, whether it be allergy or infection, it can be good for coughs too. It's not a cure if it is an infection, but it can help ease symptoms; worth getting him checked by a vet if he gets worse or if he hasn't cleared up in a day or two.

How old is Marty?
 
Marty is around 2 1/2.
It's come on over the last couple of days.
To be coarse - it looks like snot :)>>> coming from his nose, a bit like what we get when we have a cold. It is yellowy green in colour. His eyes are still bright and he seems happy enough in himself.

Nothing else has changed in his cage and the girls are fine
 
It's good he is otherwise well, especially that he is eating normally. I'd certainly give the Sudafed if you have got any - 0.2ml twice daily - and just keep a close eye on things until you can get to a vet. :)
 
Deb H said:
Marty is around 2 1/2.
It's come on over the last couple of days.
To be coarse - it looks like snot :)>>> coming from his nose, a bit like what we get when we have a cold. It is yellowy green in colour. His eyes are still bright and he seems happy enough in himself.

Nothing else has changed in his cage and the girls are fine
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Usually, green-coloured 'snot' is a sign of infection. He's not sneezing up food juice is he?
 
I would like a 'sticky or thread' on this. What you can give piggies.
 
quite ironic as i am a human first aider lol
 
Marty Pig is much better today
No 'snot', he is not as warm behind his ears and is quite playful.
Definitely on the mend -c
 
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