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My guinea pig's back legs aren't moving. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My guinea pig can't move his back legs

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 30th, 2016

Your guinea pig probably fell and injured his spine, this is a very situation, he will probably stay paralyzed, you should take him to the vet to check how bad it is and bear in mind he might need to be put to sleep.

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