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Upper respiratory infections

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Some of you might have seen on my other posts that we got a new piggy just over a week ago to join our bereaved senior boar Perry who is almost 7 years old. The little sow is called Daisy and was 13 weeks when we got her.

Unfortunately she’s been a bit too sneezy although it settled down but poor Perry also got sneezy, very watery sore eyes and then squeaky breathing so they’ve gone to the vets today and both have an upper respiratory infection :( Daisy isn’t too bad but Perry has some crackling on his chest as well as the other symptoms :(

I feel so guilty that I’ve brought this piggy in and made him poorly. He really wasn’t coping well on his own so we took a risk and went local to get him a friend sooner. He was lonely and Daisy is young so we bonded straight away as they both needed it and she looked healthy.

What a mess :(

Perry is already on metacam but he’s been prescribed an antibiotic and eye drops. His eyes look so sore :( Daisy ‘just’ needs an antibiotic.

I’m so scared for Perry because he’s been through so much the last few months and he’s a senior.

Any advice?
 
Antibiotic is once a day. Perry’s eye drops are twice a day and he’s already on metacam twice a day.
 
Oh poor Perry and little Daisy. I hope they both recover quickly. Sending healing vibes ❤️
 
Some steam in a bowl near the cage might help. Some forages have marshmallow in them and it helps reduce phlegm and mucus when put in the hot water. I hope your piggies get better soon. It sounds like they are very happy together, apart from the nasty bug ❤️
 
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