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Unsteady guinea pig

Tuesday

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Hi, I just bought a guinea pig, Chocolate Tuesday, however, after comparing her behavior to my other Guinea pig, Echo, I realized she walked weird. She doesnt seem steady on her feet, like she walks with her legs to the side, rather than under her. She also wobbles a lot while walking, and while sitting still she seems to shake a little. Also, when she runs she kind of hops with her back legs, unlike Echo who runs with her back legs alternating. Echo doesn't do any of this. I've had Chocolate for about 5 days and Echo for about 7.

She eats, and drinks as much as echo, and they get along really well.

It kind of resembles someone with cerebral palsy.

Thank you in advance.
 
Welcome to the forum!

It's always a good idea to get any new piggie thought vet checked when you get them as well as observing strict quarantine for 2 weeks. Quarantine should only be missed if your other piggie is suffering acute pining following the loss of a cage mate.
 
Hello and welcome to the forum
I’d recommend a vet check too. It could be a number of things, but if she is eating well and happy that’s good x
 
Definitely see a vet! Please keep us updated and good luck with her. x
 
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