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MiriMaran

  • Joined Feb 2009
    • Derbyshire
Spotty is coughing.
« on: April 04, 2010, 08:34:00 pm »
One of our new pigs has a slight cough.  It seems to occur when she has been lying down and then exerts herself.  She was wormed 5-6 weeks ago by the breeder we got them from who has a very good reputation.  Otherwise she is totally OK.  Well thats not strictly true both the pigs have lice which we have been treating with louse powder.  The cough started before the use of the powder.  We are planning to get some Coopers Spot on.

So my question is - should we be concerned yet or at what point should we worry?  Could it be lung worm?  We were thinking of re-worming with Flubenol I think its called.

Any thoughts anyone?
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supplies for smallholders

  • Joined Sep 2009
    • Supplies for Smallholders
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #1 on: April 04, 2010, 11:17:34 pm »
Could also be an infection referred to as "Glasses" which is carried by some pigs and affects piglets badly if not treated with antibiotics.

If in any doubt speak to a vet who knows about pigs.

Thanks
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Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
    • North East Lincolnshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2010, 08:33:57 am »
The syptons are mine Miri I hope she has not got COPD poor old thing
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MiriMaran

  • Joined Feb 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2010, 08:43:00 pm »
Both pigs are totally happy, eating fine e.t.c. but now have runny noses.  Do you think they just have a cold?  I haven't heard any coughing for a couple of days
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Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
    • North East Lincolnshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2010, 07:54:43 am »
Is piggy any better today Miri I do hope so :farmer:
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little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2010, 07:26:53 pm »
will try and find my pig book, if nobody answers!
how are they now?  apart from cute...
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Little Blue

MiriMaran

  • Joined Feb 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2010, 08:48:37 pm »
Still snuffely
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Hilarysmum

  • Joined Oct 2007
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #7 on: April 09, 2010, 09:59:02 am »
Snuffly with a runny nose?  One of ours had a cold, I panicked and got the vet out, who did the usual antibiotics, which I dont like.  He didn't have eryciphilitis (sp?) which was my fear.  He still has a snuffly nose despite the anitbiotics, however is fine in himself and will be back out with the others as soon as his nose is clear.
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MiriMaran

  • Joined Feb 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #8 on: April 09, 2010, 08:40:55 pm »
Pigs seem fine today.
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Hilarysmum

  • Joined Oct 2007
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #9 on: April 09, 2010, 08:46:17 pm »
Next time he coughs threaten him with the vet  :pig: :pig: :pig:
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MiriMaran

  • Joined Feb 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #10 on: April 09, 2010, 08:47:55 pm »
OK ;D
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little blue

  • Joined Jun 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #11 on: April 10, 2010, 05:36:48 pm »
or 'sausages!'
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Little Blue

MiriMaran

  • Joined Feb 2009
    • Derbyshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #12 on: April 10, 2010, 07:57:34 pm »
Ha ha I do squidge their bums and tell them there's not enough sausages on them yet!  Is that really mean?
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Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
    • North East Lincolnshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2010, 08:34:11 am »
No. I hope you don't make sausage from their bum ;D Secret code and cypher message No it didn't appear !?
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Wizard

  • Joined Nov 2009
    • North East Lincolnshire
Re: Spotty is coughing.
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2010, 08:37:04 am »
Morning Miri I looked most carefully I think I know a lot about Series 2 but SOD all about compootermebobs Workings inside and definitely driving the bluudi things Series 2 is a doddle compared ;D :farmer:
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