i dropped my guinea pig and i feel horrible

[tutu]

i was holding her and she just slipped out of my hands... after that she just looked up with her mouth open and then started opening and closing her mouth. i don’t know what to do... she’s eating and drinking but i’m scared that i hurt her and i don’t trust myself anymore... please help i don’t know what to do...

 

[Siikibam]

Accidents do happen so don’t be too hard on yourself. How far did she fall? I would perhaps think about getting her to the vet just to be on the safe side.

 

[Mo & Stubbins & Vani]

Don't blame yourself.
Accidents happen. I agree with the advice above, as well.
Just to be on the safe side, though, I would recommend transporting your piglet in a hidey pouch.

 

[tutu]

Accidents do happen so don’t be too hard on yourself. How far did she fall? I would perhaps think about getting her to the vet just to be on the safe side.

i’m not so sure i was standing so she fell pretty high... and my parents never brought her to a vet before.... they’re really hard to find in my area... so i just try to keep her as healthy as i can...

 

[Siikibam]

Where are you located? Keep an eye on her but do think about taking her to be seen. I would start weighing her every day at the same time (you should be doing this weekly anyway).

Does she have a companion by any chance?

 

[tutu]

no, she doesn't... yes I'm going to try and keep an eye on her... I live in America and every vet we find doesn't do guinea pigs and when we find one they can't help us

 

[Wiebke]

no, she doesn't... yes I'm going to try and keep an eye on her... I live in America and every vet we find doesn't do guinea pigs and when we find one they can't help us

Please see a vet promptly if she develops problems with walking or is looking off/loses her appetite from an internal injury.
Here are tips on how you can prevent/mitigate falls: How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pig Safely

This guide is part of our very helpful new owners collection, which also includes piggy whispering tips, how to understand guinea pig behaviour and information on learning what is normal and what not. You may want to bookmark the link and use it as a helpful resource: Getting Started - New Owners' Most Helpful Guides

 

[tutu]

ok thank you..

 

[Siikibam]

Please have a look at the link below and see if you can find one. You can send an email then follow up with a phone call
Guinea Lynx :: GL's Vet List