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Should I Be Worried

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ThatPoggoThough

ThatPoggoThough

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I'm wondering if my guinea pigs ok because I fell over his cage with him in my hand I have cuts on my face but I'm wondering if he's ok because twissted his back before he fell and I think he broke one of hi toe cuz he limping on it will you please help me thank you ill give more info if needed
 
I would get him checked by a vet as soon as you can, hopefully there is no damage but if you think you twisted his back it needs checking and that fact he is limping means he needs pain relief. Do you mean is actual toe or the nail?
 
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Glad you are going to the vet, they will most likely give you anti-inflammatories for pain relief. Ask them to check his teeth too just in case they are damaged.
 
I'm t@king him now wht doe$ it men when he run round in circle like he trying to $@y $omething
 
Is it excited running about or does he seem disorientated?
 
he doesnt have anything wrong with his back but he broke his foot so het got painkillers feel so bad though and now hes really scared but them his guinea feind oreo will help him through it
 
Thank goodness his back is fine. The painkillers will help, if it's Metacam it is also an anti-inflammatory so will help with swelling and hopefully reduce the chance of nerve damage, as well as helping to reduce the pain. Please make sure he continues to eat and drink well, and if you have ramps in your cage it may be worth removing them for his comfort.
Please don't be hard on yourself, it's not as if it was intentional, and tripping up quite honestly is something that could happen to any one of us. You completely did the right thing by taking him straight down to the vet at their earliest appointment, so you really must try to forgive yourself. I know it's easy for me to say, and I know I also feel awful if I make a mistake, but please be kind to yourself :hug:
Please keep us updated on his progress xx
 
thank you and he isnt really drinking how can i get him to drink without forcing him to i have tried bottle and bowl?
 
How about offering some cucumber to help quench his thirst? Some piggies drink more than others? Mushing some pellets with water can also be a way x
 
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