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My guinea pig injured paw, can I help him at home without a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

You Hi, my 3 year old guinea pig marshmallow has just started lifting his front right paw and he jumped from a fairly high distance a few days ago so I think h?e might be injured, I can't bring him to the vet there's no one here to drive so I was wondering if there's any thing we can do at home to help him

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 3rd, 2017

I am so sorry that Marshmallow may be injured. Make sure he has soft bedding, but not too deep. Remove any climbing perches or obstacles ( if any ) that may make it difficult to maneuver around his enclosure. As long as he does not have any difficulty reaching his food

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