Salsa's Sneeze/cough

[CheeseMommy]

I've noticed since we got Salsa he has will sneeze/cough maybe once or twice a day. He shows no other signs of illness. He is VERY active, eats/drinks non-stop, and has a dry bottom/dry nose, no watery eyes. I just heard him cough and sneeze a LOT though. Like in succession of a minute.

Should I be worried? No other symptoms have shown up since the sneezing started over a month ago. I assumed it was hay allergies.

EDIT: I just watched him and he seemed to make the noise while eating hay, like he was eating it too fast. It sounds like a sneeze but maybe it isn't?

 

[Adelle]

The fact this has been going on for a month and he hasn't declined shows it's unlikely to be an infection, however it would be advisable to have him vet checked to be on the safe side.

If the vet gives him the all clear you could try him on dust free hay from
The dust free hay company to rule out allergies.

Remember to never spray deodorants, perfumes or air fresheners in a piggies room As these can irritate the airway.

All the best x

 

[CheeseMommy]

Thanks Adelle Unfortunately, I can't find dust-free air available here in the U.S. It looks almost like he's eating the hay too fast and choking/coughing.

 

[Adelle]

Thanks Adelle Unfortunately, I can't find dust-free air available here in the you.S. It looks almost like he's eating the hay too fast and choking/coughing.

This could be the case, sometimes pigs can eat too quickly and it makes them cough. If he is only doing it when he eats then it could be a possibility x