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My guinea pig is limping with a swollen, red leg. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Male | unneutered | 6 lbs

Hi I just noticed that my male guinea pig is limpin and his left leg is swollen and red. What should I do?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2017

Maybe his foot got stuck in the cage, this happens relatively often with guinea pigs. for now i would recommend to monitor it for a couple days, in most cases the swelling will go down within a few days and the limping should improve. if the condition doesn't get any better you should then take him to the vet to get it checked and treated.

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