Piggy Fell On His Back!

[TheCavySlave]

I was in the cage, feeding the boys. I was on my feet and my knees were, hmm, about as high as a smartphone, probably higher. Anyway, Godfrey jumped on my leg to get the food and fell off onto his back! He landed on the soft fleece and spent about a millisecond looking surprised before he went to grab the food, and he showed no signs of pain when I pressed his spine. Should I take him to the vets? The distance he fell was probably just a bit higher than the average phone. Help though! He's fallen a few times before because he's so adventurous, but he's always landed on his feet, and once his bum. Is it my fault? Vets or no vets?

 

[sport_billy]

Not your fault, accidents happen. Is he walking around okay now? I would just keep a close eye on him - as long as he is behaving okay then luckily no damage it seems has been done. Please don't blame yourself, hopefully all is okay

 

[VickiA]

Please don't blame yourself - these things happen with bouncy piggies.
If he is moving around fine (not limping), is eating and pooping as normal and no change from normal then I would leave well alone.
If he stops moving, limps, or loses any movement in his legs; or if he stop eating and being himself then that is the time to take him to see a vet.
Hopefully all will be well.

 

[TheCavySlave]

I popped him on the landing, and judging by the way he toddled off at the speed of sound, he's absolutely fine.
I just wish he'd be more careful, he seems to like leaping round here and there. Hopefully Duncan will give him a stern warning.
But I'm just glad to have this forum, thanks guys! He is behaving normally and had a nibble of his pellets. Now he's being subjected to kisses.