Back Leg Is Going Black.

[panda-pie]

I was going to trim one of my Guinea pig's nails today when I noticed one of her back legs are going black. She is eating normally & acting normally. Her nails on that foot are still growing. She is 4.5 years old. Do you think this is a cause of concern? Thank you.

 

[Wiebke]

I was going to trim one of my Guinea pig's nails today when I noticed one of her back legs are going black. She is eating normally & acting normally. Her nails on that foot are still growing. She is 4.5 years old. Do you think this is a cause of concern? Thank you.

Could you please provide a picture? Is it the skin or the fur you are talking about?

 

[helen105281]

Is it the skin going black? is she walking on it ok?

 

[panda-pie]

Hi, it's her skin not the fur and yes she seems to be moving around normally. Thank you for replying. I will try and photo it!

 

[panda-pie]

Hope this photo is ok. She showed no distress when I touched it. I didn't trim her nails in case it upset her although she seemed fine just then. Thank you.

 

[panda-pie]

She is also walking fine. Thanks.

 

[Wiebke]

Hope this photo is ok. She showed no distress when I touched it. I didn't trim her nails in case it upset her although she seemed fine just then. Thank you.

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Thank you fo the picture! I would strongly recommend to have it seen by a vet.

 

[panda-pie]

Ok thank you for your help I'll get her booked in. Thanks!