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My pig has been coughing for two days. Is a vet visit necessary?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 8 days old | 100 lbs

My pig has been coughing for almost 2 days. Do I need to take her to the vet?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 5th, 2016

Yes, I would take Penelope to the vet. Coughing in pigs can be caused by a respiratory infection, internal parasites like Ascaris suum, or an airway irritant. It would be good to have the cause of her cough diagnosed so she can be treated. I recommend taking her to the vet tomorrow.

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