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I think my Newborn Guinea pig has Special needs, I don't know what to do, :(

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Well, One of my guinea pigs, Nutella, Gave brith to two guinea pigs about 3 days ago, And one of them seems to not be... Like.. The same as the other. He/She keeps spinning around, Tipping over and falling, Can't look straight, Can't walk straight, Nothing of the original, And I'm conserned that he/she has special needs or some sort, My mom is an Occupational Therapist, So I usually know the signs of special needs, Even if it's not the same, WIth human and Guinea pigs, Has anyone had the same problem, Or is it just me? And does anyone have any advice? :L Please and thankyou.
 
That sounds totally heartbreaking to see - is the little one feeding from mom ?
I would take babies and mom for a vets visit as soon as possible. Time is always so important with any piggies.
Let us know how you get on and send hugs for your piggies to become strong and healthy x>>
 
Could it be an inner ear problem? That would make it very difficult for the poor little piggie to stand up properly or walk in a straight line.
 
I think you should get the little one to a vet right away. I wish you luck. Please keep us posted with any news.
 
Everyone has asked all the right questions :)
Yup i'd be at the vets pronto.....they can quickly see if it's a developmental problem or a viral one :...
GOOD LUCK and please let us know how things go for the little one XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
i'd go to the vet too, best to find out what's definately wrong than gessing. is the pig pure white? could be something called lethal white syndrome, which means the pig could be deaf and blind x
 
Just been through exactly the same with one of our newborns, after a visit to the vet and finding nothing wrong with him, 3 weeks on and our bubba is nearly back to normal, vet thinks that because the mum was possibly an older sow she could have struggled to give birth putting preasure on the 1st babbies head.
 
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