joolz
new pig on the block
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Post by joolz on Oct 28, 2008 20:35:33 GMT
I don't think my piggy Humphrey is very well: he's been coughing really violently and seems to have trouble chewing. He pulls out his friends hair and chews it up so could he have fur balls? I've never heard of anything like this before. When he chews he sometimes looks like he's choking or having trouble swallowing and his head turns from side to side. I've been thinking, could I give him cod liver oil, or some other remedy? Should I take him to the vet? mdse 33333333333qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq cx <-------- that was Humphrey, he's a Himi so he loves typing and jumping about!
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Post by lisajaneh on Oct 28, 2008 20:57:17 GMT
ooh doesnt sound like something I know anything about, but im sure someone will come back with an answer really soon. Hang in there.  |
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Post by PigPog on Oct 28, 2008 21:12:47 GMT
I personally would take him to see the vet as he may have an obstruction that needs removing. That's what I would do if any of mine were coughing hard and moving their heads from side to side. I think the vet needs to have a look down his throat.
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Post by Hugs-Cavies (Doris) on Oct 28, 2008 21:37:17 GMT
I agree with Pig pog, sounds like he might have something in his throat.
The fact he is not eating properly means he needs to see a vet ASAP, as they need to eat little and often because of the way their digestion works.
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joolz
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Post by joolz on Oct 28, 2008 23:14:05 GMT
 (This is Humphrey) Thanks guys, he's eating fine, in fact a lot, it's just that a couple of times a day he does this coughing choking thing. I will take him to the vet tomorrow, I agree he does need someone to check his throat. Thanks xx Reason for Editing: edited to show picture - bob |
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Post by PigPog on Oct 29, 2008 0:06:26 GMT
He looks so cheeky!!!!  Let us know what the vet says, poor little chap.  |
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Post by eppingstrider on Oct 29, 2008 7:01:24 GMT
George was doing something like that - turning his head from side to side and looking like he was retching, although not making a coughing noise, when he had teeth problems that had made his tongue sore.
So, it does sound like a check up, and the sooner the better because eventually George's tongue was so sore he lost a lot of weight in a very short space of time. (and then this whole abcess episode began - see George is Unwell, followed by George's progress, followed by George is going into hospital, followed by the Boys are back in Town - if you want the whole sorry story - and its not over yet).
I hope he's ok though and its nothing serious. He's a gorgeous piggy - I definitely have a soft spot for himis!
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Post by lisajaneh on Oct 29, 2008 13:34:16 GMT
you gotta love this site. you get expert advice, straight away.  I have never experienced this with my piggies but by reading other peoples experiences, I will know what to do, should it happen. I hope Humphrey is OK. Let us know what the vet says. Oh, and yes, he does have a cheeky little face. I just LOVE Himis too. |
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Post by meggiepiggy on Oct 29, 2008 13:56:27 GMT
Oh I love that photo It looks like he is saying..................'and you've put me up here because?'  |
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Post by Bob - Hugs Cavies on Oct 29, 2008 22:27:34 GMT
He is a lovely chap, let us know how he gets on at the vet  |
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