poor guinea pigs foot

[roxy1234]

i took my 3 month old guinea pig out today and noticed that one of his front feet is swollen and really dry and looks like he is nibbling i have checked him and he doesn't seem to have mites what could this be?

 

[Guinea pig slave]

What bedding do you keep him on hun ?
If it's dry and clean, I would pop a bit of vaseline on for now but swelling could indicate an injury. Is he weight bearing on it ?

 

[roxy1234]

he has hay as bedding. ye he seems normal running around he has a thing about biting his bars i dont know if he has caught his paw on the side of the cage

 

[Guinea pig slave]

I can only suggest you pop him to a vet as soon as you can - it may be a sprain but worth checking out as he could be in pain
A vet will prescribe Metacam probably which is a pain relief and anti inflammatory medication given by a syringe into their mouth or via a teaspoon - they will show you how to do it.
Are you UK based ?

 

[roxy1234]

ye I'm uk based. hes only just came off medication and now this poor thing

 

[Guinea pig slave]

Still better to get him checked over, may be nothing to worry about but worth taking him.
Any swelling is there for a reason whether it is an injury or an infection so have him looked at as things can escalate if ignored.
Does he have a little friend to play with ? Piggies love company and their personalities really show up, bossy, cheeky or naughty...piggies are wonderful pets

 

[roxy1234]

i will take him to the vets tomorrow. ye he does i have a 3 year old guinea pig i bought this little one because my older one was getting lonely i did try and put them out to run together a while back but they just fought

 

[Guinea pig slave]

Ok, good luck and let us know how he gets on

 

[Guinea pig slave]

Any news on little man today ?