Sneezing Still after antibiotics Stop 21 days

[Angela99]

Hi there.... my Truffle has been on antibiotics for 3 weeks for crazy sneezing attacks which are not safe because he can't breathe when it happens. He is better with antibiotics and Antiinnflamatory but I missed a dose because he was very resistant... my mistake... I felt sorry for him... well next night he sneezed like crazy and I gave him meds right away.

How long does it take to clear a possible infection? Anyone here have piggies on antibiotics longer than 3 weeks? He's finished Sunday so I'm worried. I contacted vet as well... but wanted to hear from you. He's good now... and on his meds.

Thank you

 

[Siikibam]

I think it depends on the severity of the infection. I vaguely remember some piggies have been on antibiotics for a long while. What did the vet say?

 

[Angela99]

I think it depends on the severity of the infection. I vaguely remember some piggies have been on antibiotics for a long while. What did the vet say?

I haven't heard back yet. He suggested doing saline treatment under anesthesia to clear his sinuses but he's a small pig and I'd rather not risk it. I'm just curious if other pugs are on antibiotics for 2 months for stubborn infections. We don't know what it is. Possibly a piece of fleece stuck In his sinuses got infected...

 

[PigglePuggle]

I think at this point you should be asking the vet to take swabs to send to a lab and see if there is a more effective antibiotic, also maybe an xray to look whats going on in his sinuses and chest? I also currently have a piggy who has a respiratory problem that seemed to clear then came back a few weeks later, she's on another course of baytril and seems to be getting better, but I will certainly be asking for more diagnostic tests for her- if an infection doesnt clear in a couple of weeks, you probably need a different antibiotic, and/or there is something else going on besides the infection... hope your piggy is ok x

 

[Angela99]

I think at this point you should be asking the vet to take swabs to send to a lab and see if there is a more effective antibiotic, also maybe an xray to look whats going on in his sinuses and chest? I also currently have a piggy who has a respiratory problem that seemed to clear then came back a few weeks later, she's on another course of baytril and seems to be getting better, but I will certainly be asking for more diagnostic tests for her- if an infection doesnt clear in a couple of weeks, you probably need a different antibiotic, and/or there is something else going on besides the infection... hope your piggy is ok x

Ok thanks so much! The antibiotics work when he takes it... but he'll be off in a couple days. Vet said to call them if sneezing returns and I'll get more antibiotics and reassess. But an x ray might be a good idea. Just confused if something is stuck in his sinuses. I can hear crackling when he breathes. I don't think I will want him under any anesthetic so I'm hoping it'll clear. I'll ask about x ray! Thanks. I hope your piggy is getting better and thanks for sharing so I understand that sometimes it takes more time.

 

[Piggywheekers]

Hi Angela, I’m sorry to reply to such an old thread but I found this while googling.

I’m sorry to hear of Truffles passing, such a cute piggy - you must have loved him so much.

Our boar Pickle has been sneezing loads for the last week but hasn’t got any other symptoms. He’s been on antibiotics and antiinflammatory for the whole course and is still sneezing. We are wondering if he has something stuck up his nose too.

I was wondering if there was a conclusion with Truffles, did he stop sneezing? Was there something stuck up there? Should we have the vet flush pickles nose out?

Thank you so much if you do see this