Guinea Pigs/Limping

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Expert: Nicole Bury - 10/27/2009


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I have a 1-month old male guinea pig named Napoleon who is limping. My brother says he took him outside to run around this morning and Napoleon was fine when he put him back in his cage, but noticed later in the day that he was limping. I just got home from school and his back left leg seems to be able to move normally and he can put a little weight on it, but he holds it tight to his side and limps. Is it just a sprain or broken? What should I do?

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Hello Renata!
Funny, I just got home from school to! Except I was just getting my things from the Grad ceremony! lol
Back to buisness, gentely feel his hind leg, if he squeals, take him to the vet for X-rays. If not, take another day of rest, Check agian.

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Nicole Bury

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I can answer every question anyone has! I am always willing to hit the books for other owners! I and my husband between me have 6 guinea pigs and one expecting, that we intend to keep 2 of. I can help with idle questions, everyday problems to serious health problems but I always suggest seeing a vet!

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I have had 14 guinea pigs in my life with more to come. I have volunteered at the local shelter just to work with the small animals on a weekly basis and I have been to countless vets to soak up there advice, as well as looking in my 50 something books on guinea pigs. I know almost everything I can wrap my head around about guinea pigs! Sometimes my husband, who is an exotic bird vet/guinea pig fanatic helps me with the questions to!

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I have taken community courses for pet care, including small animals, but I have not been to school formal education (I am not a vet). Currently I am in the process of becoming a published author and I have my degree in creative writing. Someday I will have my masters. I teach local classes for advanced creative writing and literature for teens.

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