Hello
2 of my piggy’s have had reoccurring URIs in the time that I’ve had them. (never at the same time)
Symptoms observed:
melodically “hee haw” breathing
(I have audio of this but don’t know how to post it)
And occasional coughing.
Symptoms not observed:
Crusty eyes, runny nose, weight loss.
Every time it’s happened I freak out and book an appointment with my vet
(it’s hard to get booked in straight away)
then a few days later my pig will be completely fine, and I cancel the appointment.
(This has happened maybe 5 times over the last two and a half years)
I’ve spoken to my vet about this and she said it could be low vitamin C, and suggested I give them those orange flavored tablets.
(Instead of this I give them vitamin C treats)
all the info I’ve read says to see a vet asap because of how dangerous it is, is this the case?
Do I need to freak out next time one of my piggy’s is breathing funny?
Other info:
My piggy’s are in my bed room so they don’t get cold.
when I suspect a URI I give every one extra vitamin C rich food.
The two pigs who show URI symptoms are siblings.
Symptoms only last a few days.
My setup is 4x6 c&c cage with a large hay box.
(Regular cage cleaning + room isn’t dusty)
2 of my piggy’s have had reoccurring URIs in the time that I’ve had them. (never at the same time)
Symptoms observed:
melodically “hee haw” breathing
(I have audio of this but don’t know how to post it)
And occasional coughing.
Symptoms not observed:
Crusty eyes, runny nose, weight loss.
Every time it’s happened I freak out and book an appointment with my vet
(it’s hard to get booked in straight away)
then a few days later my pig will be completely fine, and I cancel the appointment.
(This has happened maybe 5 times over the last two and a half years)
I’ve spoken to my vet about this and she said it could be low vitamin C, and suggested I give them those orange flavored tablets.
(Instead of this I give them vitamin C treats)
all the info I’ve read says to see a vet asap because of how dangerous it is, is this the case?
Do I need to freak out next time one of my piggy’s is breathing funny?
Other info:
My piggy’s are in my bed room so they don’t get cold.
when I suspect a URI I give every one extra vitamin C rich food.
The two pigs who show URI symptoms are siblings.
Symptoms only last a few days.
My setup is 4x6 c&c cage with a large hay box.
(Regular cage cleaning + room isn’t dusty)
