paralysis of the hind legs of guinea pigs

[koreaguineapig]

Hello. I have a 9-year-old guinea pig.

Guinea pigs have recently become paralyzed in their hind legs due to aging.

The feeding activities continue by dragging the front legs, but they spread the poop and crush it.

When the poop hardens into the hair of the guinea pig and tries to remove the poop, the hair is also pulled out.

I can see the skin now.

Please advise on how to take care of this guinea pig

 

[Wiebke]

Hello. I have a 9-year-old guinea pig.

Guinea pigs have recently become paralyzed in their hind legs due to aging.

The feeding activities continue by dragging the front legs, but they spread the poop and crush it.

When the poop hardens into the hair of the guinea pig and tries to remove the poop, the hair is also pulled out.

I can see the skin now.

Please advise on how to take care of this guinea pig

Hi and welcome

What a grand old age to live to!

I am very sorry about the problem.

Here is our our practical care guide for guinea pigs with mobility problems with all the how-to tips and advice you are looking for: Looking After Guinea Pigs With Limited or No Mobility

Here is our information pack for looking after older guinea pigs: Caring for Older Piggies and Facing the End - A practical and supportive information collection

All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures

I hope that you find these links very helpful. Is the paralysis caused by arthritis or is it just lack of movement? How quickly has it come on? Is your guinea pig still eating plenty of hay and holding their weight?

 

[weepweeps]

Hello and welcome to the forum.