Constant Grunting?

[Tpcmonster]

Hi,

My 4 y/o piggie Hazel has a huge tumour which she's had for two years, so she's on painkillers twice a day and she's a very busy, happy pig. This morning we noticed she's making a constant grunting noise and we were concerned she might be in pain so we took her to the vets. It was a different vet to usual, and as soon as we got into the room she stopped! The vet couldn't find any sign of anything wrong and suggested the painkillers had kicked in.

As soon as we got home the noise started again! Hazel is eating normally and is as bright as usual, it's just this strange noise that concerns me. Has anyone got any idea what could be causing this?

 

[Wiebke]

Hi,

My 4 y/o piggie Hazel has a huge tumour which she's had for two years, so she's on painkillers twice a day and she's a very busy, happy pig. This morning we noticed she's making a constant grunting noise and we were concerned she might be in pain so we took her to the vets. It was a different vet to usual, and as soon as we got into the room she stopped! The vet couldn't find any sign of anything wrong and suggested the painkillers had kicked in.

As soon as we got home the noise started again! Hazel is eating normally and is as bright as usual, it's just this strange noise that concerns me. Has anyone got any idea what could be causing this?

Hi! She sounds like she is in severe pain or has an issue with her breathing.

It is very common that piggies - since they are prey animals - will suppress any sounds at a vets when they are out of their comfort zone. Please ring the vet clinic again to explain your experience and ask for their advice.

What amount of painkiller is your girl on?

If the pain cannot be got under control, please consider letting her go to spare her any unnessecary suffering. It is the most heart-breaking, but also the most loving last gift you can make her.

 

[Tpcmonster]

Hi! She sounds like she is in severe pain. it is common that piggies - since they are prey animals - will suppress any sounds at a vets when they are out of their comfort zone. Please ring the vet clinic again to explain your experience.

What amount of painkiller is your girl on?

If the pain cannot be got under control, please consider letting her go to spare her any unnessecary suffering. It is the most heart-breaking, but also the most loving last gift you can make her.

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

She's on 2.5mg of metacam twice a day.

I've got her with me now and she's making the noise, but she's eating everything in sight and she's acting completely like her normal self - cleaning herself, very lively, pooping and peeing normally etc. so I really don't think she is in any pain. When she is in pain she makes a cooing sound, but this is nothing like that.

When it is time to let her go I'm prepared for that, but at the moment she's very happy so there isn't a need to xx

 

[Tpcmonster]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

She's on 2.5mg of metacam twice a day.

I've got her with me now and she's making the noise, but she's eating everything in sight and she's acting completely like her normal self - cleaning herself, very lively, pooping and peeing normally etc. so I really don't think she is in any pain. When she is in pain she makes a cooing sound, but this is nothing like that.

When it is time to let her go I'm prepared for that, but at the moment she's very happy so there isn't a need to xx

I did suspect it could be breathing related, but the vet said her chest sounded clear and her heart rate was normal

 

[Wiebke]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply.

She's on 2.5mg of metacam twice a day.

I've got her with me now and she's making the noise, but she's eating everything in sight and she's acting completely like her normal self - cleaning herself, very lively, pooping and peeing normally etc. so I really don't think she is in any pain. When she is in pain she makes a cooing sound, but this is nothing like that.

When it is time to let her go I'm prepared for that, but at the moment she's very happy so there isn't a need to xx

Has the vet checked her breathing?