gizmo01
Adult Guinea Pig
ben appears to have broken a toe on his right front paw its not bothering him yet but its sitting at a funny angle what can i do to help it and what is a vet likely to recommend?
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broken toe
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Cat&ThePiggies
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The vet will probably recommend painkiller - such as metacam and perhaps limiting his space for a day or two to help with healing. May also suggest gently taping it to the next one for support. You are best to see or at least speak to the vet before going ahead and doing anything though.
Just keep a close eye on him and get him to the vet as soon as you can.
Hope the poor wee man is ok!
Just keep a close eye on him and get him to the vet as soon as you can.
Hope the poor wee man is ok!
gizmo01
Adult Guinea Pig
he''ll let you hold his foot and look at it almost like its not hurting him. if you lay your hand flat and then lift your pinkie up thats what its like 
BellasMummy
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Piggies hide pain very well and this could really be hurting him without you knowing it. I would get him to a vet asap.
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A vet would probably suggest pain relief, strict rest and splinting if possible.
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