Guinea pigs lifting leg not putting weight on it

[Jbrophy1021]

Hi so I’m gonna have to take my bubbies back the vet next week because even tho she’s been on the meds she still not putting any weight on it she seems her normal self still eating and drinking and stuff she still squeaks a bit when I touch it but not much it could be a strain or a pulled muscle or something

 

[Wiebke]

Hi so I’m gonna have to take my bubbies back the vet next week because even tho she’s been on the meds she still not putting any weight on it she seems her normal self still eating and drinking and stuff she still squeaks a bit when I touch it but not much it could be a strain or a pulled muscle or something

Hi

Unfortunately, we cannot tell you what the problem is without any direct access to your piggy, nor are we qualified to replace a hands-on vet examination. An opinion poll is just a free for all guessing game but it has no real relevance whatsoever as to what you are actually dealing with. That's the reason why we don't do 'guess the illness' games on here.
If your piggy is able to put at least some weight on the leg, then it is not a major break but you will see very similar behaviour in anything from a minor hairline break to a sprain to a pulled muscle. If your piggy has been seen by a vet already, then they will have checked to exclude any more serious harm. If your piggy is able to push back a little when you very gently push against the foot sole, then it is not a break.

If you have concerns, please call your vets and see whether you can get an earlier consultation slot. Bad sprains can take several weeks to heal, though, and your piggy may favour the leg for quite a while.

All the best.

 

[weepweeps]

Good luck at the vets. I hope whatever it is heals soon.