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My guinea pig is holding up one leg but seems fine. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Small Animal | Guinea Pig | Male

My guinea pig is eating well but it doesn't use one of its leg. It runs and is normal but it isn't use one of its leg and holds it up. What is wrong with it..??

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 23rd, 2018

He probably got his leg injured, possibly from the cage, you will need to take him to the vet to get it checked and treated, it's possible that it is a minor injury but it could also be severe and the leg might need to be amputated.

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