Horsefield cannot see nostrils making noise

Lagganman · 09-02-2016, 07:53 PM

Any help please. Our 4/5 yr old Horsefield has started making noises out of nostrils. But we've noticed we cannot see her nostrils at all. There's no discharge or anything where they should be!!!!

Gordon · 09-02-2016, 08:12 PM

What have you been feeding if pellets it's possible they are blocked up with some pellet or any other soft food you have given.

Lagganman · 09-02-2016, 08:17 PM

Hi thanks for quick response. No she's been fed leaves and a bit veg it appears though the skin has grown over them so don't know if this is common with hibernation ???

Gordon · 09-02-2016, 08:51 PM

If not that it could of had a bit of RNS when it hibernated and the mucus has dried in its nose if this is the case it needs removing.

Lagganman · 09-02-2016, 09:27 PM

Sure it was fine b4 hibernation. We're phoning vet in morning. Can they still breath ok with blocked nostrils ?? Thanks

Jan W · 10-02-2016, 07:57 PM

They can breathe through the mouth, but I understand this is not so good, as they naturally breathe through the nose.

I would think you have spoken to the vet by now. So would be good to hear what happened.

Lagganman · 10-02-2016, 08:07 PM

Hi yeh just got back vet checked her over and says she is in fine condition he inserted a small thin syringe in nostrils with a saline fluid but even though he says she fine the nostrils haven't opened up much. Will keep an eye on her and take back but I don't know what else they could do?????

Suze65 · 11-02-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gordon

If not that it could of had a bit of RNS when it hibernated and the mucus has dried in its nose if this is the case it needs removing.

I agree with this, it's possible.

CherryBrandy · 11-02-2016, 02:12 PM

is it like a clicking noise or wheezy. reckon mucus same as Gordon and Suze - can look really skin like when dried. dabbing will help though may not look like it. I thought one of mine had a awful skin condition but it was a small piece of tomato skin dried completely on the skin - wouldn't come off for ages even with warm water rubbing, CB

09-02-2016, 07:53 PM	#1
Lagganman Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 17	Horsefield cannot see nostrils making noise Any help please. Our 4/5 yr old Horsefield has started making noises out of nostrils. But we've noticed we cannot see her nostrils at all. There's no discharge or anything where they should be!!!!

11-02-2016, 02:12 PM	#9
CherryBrandy Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SE England Posts: 4,262	is it like a clicking noise or wheezy. reckon mucus same as Gordon and Suze - can look really skin like when dried. dabbing will help though may not look like it. I thought one of mine had a awful skin condition but it was a small piece of tomato skin dried completely on the skin - wouldn't come off for ages even with warm water rubbing, CB __________________ Horsfields, Spur Thighed, & Marginata

09-02-2016, 08:12 PM	#2
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	What have you been feeding if pellets it's possible they are blocked up with some pellet or any other soft food you have given.

09-02-2016, 08:17 PM	#3
Lagganman Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 17	Hi thanks for quick response. No she's been fed leaves and a bit veg it appears though the skin has grown over them so don't know if this is common with hibernation ???

09-02-2016, 08:51 PM	#4
Gordon Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 5,675	If not that it could of had a bit of RNS when it hibernated and the mucus has dried in its nose if this is the case it needs removing.

09-02-2016, 09:27 PM	#5
Lagganman Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 17	Sure it was fine b4 hibernation. We're phoning vet in morning. Can they still breath ok with blocked nostrils ?? Thanks

10-02-2016, 07:57 PM	#6
Jan W Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,400	They can breathe through the mouth, but I understand this is not so good, as they naturally breathe through the nose. I would think you have spoken to the vet by now. So would be good to hear what happened.

10-02-2016, 08:07 PM	#7
Lagganman Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 17	Hi yeh just got back vet checked her over and says she is in fine condition he inserted a small thin syringe in nostrils with a saline fluid but even though he says she fine the nostrils haven't opened up much. Will keep an eye on her and take back but I don't know what else they could do?????

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