I did read this and considered it when I saw that he had wobbled over. But his tummy is quite enlarged which makes me think it is more related to that. The vet seemed to think his enlarged tummy is pinching a nerve somewhere. Was your boy OK after the ear infection?
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Baby guinea pig falling over onto side.
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Ramia
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Yes, he started walking after a week on the right antibiotics. He has calcified bulla syndrome, though, so he has relapsed once and could again. For now he is good and I'm just praying he stays healthy.
Mrs Tiggy Winkle
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Yikes, a possible pinched nerve 
All the best for you and especially Spud!
All the best for you and especially Spud!
Wheekallweek
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Glad he's still got an appetite, that's good 
Aw I'm so glad he recovered and hope he stays well
CTWC
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Good that he is wanting to eat as regards not drinking much I once worried that one of our boys wasn't drinking much but was told to remember that they do get water from their cucumber etc. Give Spud a little get well soon hug from us all 
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Aw, I’m so sorry that you have lost your sweet boy 
Sleep tight Spud x
Sleep tight Spud x
CTWC
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I am so sorry for your loss poor little Spud be kind to yourself as you grieve.
Popcorn happily little guy
Popcorn happily little guy
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I'm so sorry, you did all you could for him and he got to experience love and companionship in his too short life. Unfortunately too many piggies are born with genetic issues due to irresponsible breeding.
Popcorn high little Spud, no more pain over the bridge
Popcorn high little Spud, no more pain over the bridge
Wheekallweek
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Oh no, I'm so sorry! He had a happy life with you and his piggy friend, however long it was for.
It was probably a genetic issue that you couldn't have done anything about.
RIP little Spud, over the Rainbow Bridge
It was probably a genetic issue that you couldn't have done anything about.
RIP little Spud, over the Rainbow Bridge
Just to let you know that sadly we had to say goodbye to little spudhe was such a lovely boy
BIG HUGS
I am so very sorry. Whatever he had, it was sadly really major and in areas where the odds are not usually the best in the first place. Not your fault at all; you have done everything a good owner should and have not failed Spud in any way. It was just one of the random short short straws in the cosmic lottery of bad luck that can happen to anyone at any age.
Try to be kind with yourself. Strong feelings of guilt and failure are characteristic for the onset of the grieving process and are an expression of how much you care (as humans are wired to reflect everyting back onto themselves) and not that you have actually done something wrong.
We have got a dedicated Bereavement Corner with ongoing community support if you feel that it would help you and any companion.
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I'm very sorry! Sleep tight little Spud
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So very sorry that you have said goodbye to gorgeous little Spud.
You filled his life with love and he will leave a big hole in your heart.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
You filled his life with love and he will leave a big hole in your heart.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
BIG HUGS
I am so very sorry. Whatever he had, it was sadly really major and in areas where the odds are not usually the best in the first place. Not your fault at all; you have done everything a good owner should and have not failed Spud in any way. It was just one of the random short short straws in the cosmic lottery of bad luck that can happen to anyone at any age.
Try to be kind with yourself. Strong feelings of guilt and failure are characteristic for the onset of the grieving process and are an expression of how much you care (as humans are wired to reflect everyting back onto themselves) and not that you have actually done something wrong.
We have got a dedicated Bereavement Corner with ongoing community support if you feel that it would help you and any companion.
