I have two adult guinea pigs, however only one seems to have problems. The one guinea pig has swollen back feet, the front feet are fine. I don't know what's causing it, I hadn't witnessed anything that could've made it happen and I don't know what did it. He also has super small eyes, they used to be normal but they've gotten really small. He doesn't move a lot because of his feet, and when he tries to walk it looks very painful. I'm also confused because only one guinea pig is having problems, the other seems fine. I'm super worried and I don't know what to do, could anyone tell me how to treat him and what the problem is?
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Swollen feet and small eyes
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fluffysal
Forum Donator 2024/25
I'm afraid all of our health experts are in bed as it is 2am here. However the best course of action will definitely be to get him seen by a vet as soon as you can.
Please see a vet today.
Are there open sores on his feet? If so then it may suggest bumblefoot which is a very painful condition always requiring vet care, medication and meticulous cleaning of the cage (cleaning the cage out several times a day).
If he is in pain then he is unlikely to be willing to move to hay, please ensure you place plenty of hay right beside him so he does not need to move for it.
Please switch from the routine weekly weight checks and instead weigh him daily. Hay makes up three quarters of their daily food intake and without weight checks you can’t know a piggy is eating enough (you can’t gauge hay intake by eye). If a piggy is not eating enough hay, then there will be drop, and you must step in with syringe feeding.
Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
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Are there open sores on his feet? If so then it may suggest bumblefoot which is a very painful condition always requiring vet care, medication and meticulous cleaning of the cage (cleaning the cage out several times a day).
If he is in pain then he is unlikely to be willing to move to hay, please ensure you place plenty of hay right beside him so he does not need to move for it.
Please switch from the routine weekly weight checks and instead weigh him daily. Hay makes up three quarters of their daily food intake and without weight checks you can’t know a piggy is eating enough (you can’t gauge hay intake by eye). If a piggy is not eating enough hay, then there will be drop, and you must step in with syringe feeding.
Emergency and Crisis Care as well as Bridging Care until a Vet Appointment
All About Syringe Feeding and Medicating Guinea Pigs with Videos and Pictures
I think a vets visit is the not way to find out what’s wrong for your poor little piggy. Good luck
piggieminder
Forum Buddy
Guinea pigs close up their eyes and squint when they are in pain. Your piggy needs to see a vet urgently for the right treatment.
Wheekallweek
Adult Guinea Pig
I agree with everyone above. Your piggy needs to see a vet ASAP!