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What should I do - blind jump from arms

guineapig_macaroni

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My guinea pig who is about 2-3 years old is a squirrelly guinea pig and kind of wild. She has fallen on the floor by leaping out of my arms a good bit of times. But this time when she landed, her legs were spread out and she wheeled like she was afraid. I picked her up and felt her bones - no resistance. I set her on a table and had her walk after treats and she didn't walk normal. What do I do?
 
The only thing you can do is to have her seen by a vet as soon as possible. Sometimes they can have internal injuries and if she isn’t walking properly that also needs checking out.

You will need to think about how you transport her or carry her. Falling several times because she’s jumping out is quite worrying. Perhaps use a cuddle cup/box or something similar that is closed. Or wrap her in a fleece.

I hope she’s okay and it’s just a simple sprain injury.
 
guineapig_macaroni said:
My guinea pig who is about 2-3 years old is a squirrelly guinea pig and kind of wild. She has fallen on the floor by leaping out of my arms a good bit of times. But this time when she landed, her legs were spread out and she wheeled like she was afraid. I picked her up and felt her bones - no resistance. I set her on a table and had her walk after treats and she didn't walk normal. What do I do?
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Hi and welcome

I am very sorry.

If your piggy is not able to walk properly after a fall, she needs to see a vet. Be aware that spinal injuries can take two days to develop fully, so keep an eye on any potential deterioration. There is also the risk of internal injuries from falling on a hard surface which also develops in the hours/days after a fall.
Make sure that you read the emergency and bridging care link in the first answer of this thread so you know what to look out for. It contains all the information and how-to tips on what you can do in an emergency until you see a vet and how to look after her during her recovery at the appropriate level. The guide also contains a link to practical care tips for guinea pigs with limited mobility.

Here are our tips for how to pick up and carry piggies without risk blind jumps with videos, pictures and carrier ideas: How To Pick Up And Weigh Your Guinea Pigs Safely (videos)
 
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