Adopted two piggies, sneezing alot

[Sherman and Shaggy's Mom]

So to start off I do have a vet appointment, but I have to wait 3 days beacuse he isn't in until then. However I worry so I'm asking here as well. I just adopted my two babies and while I was at the place, not the best condition, one of my pigs sneezed once. I figured it was coincidence, but he sneezed a second time in the car. When I brought him home and put him in the cage he started sneezing alot. My mother suggested removing the bedding and hay, which I did and the sneezing went down. Though I noticed that it starts up again randomly, sometimes if he moves something or I spot clean, but now his brother sneezed like once or twice. Everyone keeps telling me I'm over reacting but I lost a girl years ago to a URI and don't want to risk it. However I want to know if they will make it. They still eat and run around, one likes to rumble strut alot there is no mucus that I can see around the eyes or nose. I just would like to know the likelihood that they are indeed sick and if so will they make it to the vet in time? To me 3 days doesn't seem too long but I don't want to be too late, sorry this is a long post I'm just beyond nervous.

 

[Siikibam]

If there’s no crusty nose or eyes then hopefully it may be their environment. Make sure that there are no irritants in the area they’re in - candles, perfumes, anything scented. Please put the hay and bedding back in, they need 24/7 access to hay. I’m sure they will be okay until the vet appointment. But if they seem worse then you can always book an emergency one.

 

[Piggies&buns]

The odd, occasional sneeze can be because of dust in hay or bedding. In this case, changing to a different brand of hay and/or a different may help. They have narrow airways and the slightest bit of dust can cause sneezing. But you can never remove hay completely - they need to have access to hay constantly as it is their main source of food.

You should always have new piggies vet checked in any event but if however they are experiencing a lot of sneezing then they do need to see a vet sooner rather than later. particularly if other symptoms occur.

 

[Sherman and Shaggy's Mom]

Ok so I added the hay back in and there bedding all over is fleece with newspaper now, I changed the hay to orchard grass though cause they seemed uninterested in the hay, though the one who started sneezing first does not seem to care but I'm still watching him. He eats his pellets, his daily vegetables, and still drinking, and other then sneezing he still has not discharge.

 

[Piggies&buns]

Do keep an eye on them but as mentioned, It would be highly beneficial to see a vet anyway as new piggies should be checked out.

As long as they eat lots of hay as it is their main food source. Veggies and pellets are merely snacks. The hay you have in your profile picture in the rack isn’t really enough - ensure they have a lot more of it easily accessible at all times.

Youll need a better absorbent layer under the fleece than newspaper (newspaper won’t dry so it allows the moisture to seep back up through the fleece and it’ll mean they will be potentially sitting on wet fleece.

 

[Sherman and Shaggy's Mom]

At the moment I'm working from home so I can add grass as needed, but I'll get them a second rack. As for the bedding, right now they don't really pee on the fleece, though I also wanted to know if I put a wee wee pad underneath if its safe, and the area around the food is alot of newspaper. Shaggy did not like the bedding and just kept moving it or throwing it. What would be a good bedding for them as there original owner only had them on fleece and newspaper, which is why I thought maybe the aspen was messing with Sherman's nose. Also the vet visit is still scheduled and I do plan on taking them just to be sure even if they stop sneezing.

 

[Piggies&buns]

At the moment I'm working from home so I can add grass as needed, but I'll get them a second rack. As for the bedding, right now they don't really pee on the fleece, though I also wanted to know if I put a wee wee pad underneath if its safe, and the area around the food is alot of newspaper. Shaggy did not like the bedding and just kept moving it or throwing it. What would be a good bedding for them as there original owner only had them on fleece and newspaper, which is why I thought maybe the aspen was messing with Sherman's nose. Also the vet visit is still scheduled and I do plan on taking them just to be sure even if they stop sneezing.

Grass which is free from dog and fox pee is fine to give to them. Piggies pee where they eat a lot of the time, so anywhere there is hay, then they are likely to pee. They also pee in their sleep so having something extra for absorbency under their hides can help. A lot of people use puppy pads underneath fleece as they help to keep moisture away and keep the fleece dry

let us know how you get on with the vet.

 

[Siikibam]

I would put in piles of hay rather than in hay racks. They like to lie, sleep and hide in it so more fun for them. Also cut back on the pellets, that bowlful is too much. A tablespoon each a day is enough.

All the best at the vets. Hopefully it’s nothing.

 

[Sherman and Shaggy's Mom]

Hi wanted to thank everyone for the advice, I toke them both in but the doctor said its too early to tell but it seems like they may have either been allergic to the old bedding or just trying to get used to their new home. For now he gave them a shot of vitamin C and said I just have to watch them for if they stop eating or discharge. But at the moment they seem like healthy young boys.