Limping suddenly

[HibiscousDragon]

I came home from work today and suddenly my young boy Scooter has a VERY pronounced limp. He holds his front right foot off the ground no matter what, not putting any weight on it. I don't see any blood or torn fur, so its not an injury from his cage mate, but it still has me concerned... I've separated him and his cage mate for the time being, just put a c&c wall between them so they can still interact. The vets that can handle Guineas are all closed for today, so I'll be bringing him in first thing tomorrow. Any tips on stuff to do tonight? Should I give him the smaller half so he won't run around, or the bigger because he loves to run and popcorn... he's acting desperate to get past the wall, he's never lived without his father, his cagemate...

Some gif to try and show his limp

 

[Piggies&buns]

Please put them back together, there is no need for them to be separated and no benefit in doing so. Separation causes them to become stressed.
Ensure hay is in many places and easily accessible - directly on the ground so he doesn’t have to each for hay racks - of move far to get to it.

I hope he is ok. Let us know how you get on at the vet

Looking after guinea pigs with limited or no mobility

 

[HibiscousDragon]

Sounds good, will put them back together, was getting worried about his poor teeth...

I'll add extra hay from usual for sure

 

[VickiA]

Please put them back together, there is no need for them to be separated and no benefit in doing so. Separation causes them to become stressed.
Ensure hay is in many places and easily accessible - directly on the ground so he doesn’t have to each for hay racks - of move far to get to it.

I hope he is ok. Let us know how you get on at the vet

Looking after guinea pigs with limited or no mobility

Please don’t separate them. While you’re waiting to see the vet please make sure he has easy access to hay and pellets etc without having to move too far. He will need to see a vet to find out whether it’s a sprain or something more serious and he will need pain relief/anti inflammatory medication.

 

[weepweeps]

Hope he gets sorted soon and is on the mend.

 

[HibiscousDragon]

I'm about to get him back from the vets, apparently he's just gonna need some anti inflammatory meds and he's a little underweight so ill be feeding him extra. I'll update when I'm home with him

 

[HibiscousDragon]

The little man did get pain killers/anti inflammatory, plus some recovery formula because those meds sometimes make the piggy stop eating, so its a precaution. Thanks for answering my questions earlier, you guys are the best!