Hey,
Have had our male pig for a few months now and he's had a few problems. Apologies if this is too long winded...not looking for a diagnosis just a more experienced hand to point out what may have been missed out...
We picked him up, took him home and then wondered about getting him a brother...so the next day returned to get one from the same litter only to find they had been taken out for treatment for a bacterial infection which caused sneezing. Told to keep an eye on George and of course he starts sneezing...so we began treatment using the same meds that sorted the others out. He took two courses over two weeks because the sneezing didn't stop, although it reduced significantly. We then tried an anti inflammatory and his sneezing basically stopped, although is resumed again. So he has a sample taken from his nose which did not indicate any infections. He has now started coughing, but only when he is first taken out of his pen. I have not heard him cough when he is in his hutch or pen. Its like a wee baby cough, he does it once and not in fits. We are now able to video him so we are going to do so for the vet to see. Other than this our pig is healthy and happy, no other signs of anything negative but we do not want to introduce another pig until we are 100% sure there is nothing contagious etc. He has dust free hay, sawdust and safe bedding...sleeps indoors and has a faux conservatory area to play in. We don't use any plug ins or spray cleaning solutions etc.
Will be returning to the vet, who has noticed no problems with his breathing, heartbeat or chest. Just wish I could get a definitive answer, for Georges sake and then be able to get him a friend.
Thanks if you've read all that, any threads that would be useful post a link.
Joe.
Have had our male pig for a few months now and he's had a few problems. Apologies if this is too long winded...not looking for a diagnosis just a more experienced hand to point out what may have been missed out...
We picked him up, took him home and then wondered about getting him a brother...so the next day returned to get one from the same litter only to find they had been taken out for treatment for a bacterial infection which caused sneezing. Told to keep an eye on George and of course he starts sneezing...so we began treatment using the same meds that sorted the others out. He took two courses over two weeks because the sneezing didn't stop, although it reduced significantly. We then tried an anti inflammatory and his sneezing basically stopped, although is resumed again. So he has a sample taken from his nose which did not indicate any infections. He has now started coughing, but only when he is first taken out of his pen. I have not heard him cough when he is in his hutch or pen. Its like a wee baby cough, he does it once and not in fits. We are now able to video him so we are going to do so for the vet to see. Other than this our pig is healthy and happy, no other signs of anything negative but we do not want to introduce another pig until we are 100% sure there is nothing contagious etc. He has dust free hay, sawdust and safe bedding...sleeps indoors and has a faux conservatory area to play in. We don't use any plug ins or spray cleaning solutions etc.
Will be returning to the vet, who has noticed no problems with his breathing, heartbeat or chest. Just wish I could get a definitive answer, for Georges sake and then be able to get him a friend.
Thanks if you've read all that, any threads that would be useful post a link.
Joe.
