What if a baby guinea pig doesn't walk?

Answer 1

Usually if your guinea pig doesn't want to walk it is because there is something wrong with their legs (like muscle deterioration) or they are obese. If she appears overweight, I would suggest not giving them as much food as you usually do (cut her rations down slowly though, as major changes in diet can cause health issues), and put her for long periods of time in a run, where she has space to roam. If she isn't overweight however, do not decrease her food amount. Instead, it is probably because her food isn't high enough in Vitamin C, so she is getting the required food to keep her healthy. If she still doesn't want to walk, try putting your guinea pig in a tub where the water is WARM (cold water will make them uncomfortable and give them chills, which could in turn make her sick), and the level is taller than her head. Put her in but HOLD HER UP AT ALL TIMES. Guinea pigs can swim but if the water is too deep they might get tired easily and drown. Also since your guinea pig doesn't appear to want to even walk, they might not have much use of their legs, so again HOLD HER AT ALL TIMES. Once she touches the water, her instinct to swim will cause her to "dog paddle", so it is good excercie for her legs. **Caution: Even if it appears she can swim fine, never let go of her, it is not worth the risk, just hold her up and let her legs move. Make sure to towel dry her as soon as she is out of the water, DO NOT PUT HER BACK IN THE CAGE WHEN SHE IS STILL WET! Rub her down until she is dry, if you put her back in her cage still wet, they can get chills and get a cold. She will probably start walking a bit after that, but keep repeating this about twice a week until she finally starts to walk normally again. If she still doesn't walk, it could be a sign that she is pregnant (if you got her from a pet store aka Petco or Pet Supplies, she could have come pregnant. Sows don't walk as much when they are pregnant. If none of these things are possible and she looks healthy but just doesn't walk contact your vet and get her checked out.

Answer 2

Healthy baby guinea pigs are normally quite agile and quick on their feet. If a newborn guinea pig doesn't move and suckle, it is probably too weak to survive. As sad as it is, its chances for survival as minimal and you should consider putting it out of its misery.

Answer 3

it dont walk its crawls but they do it themselves ( if your having trouble with them just ask me or email me if i give u my email adress) xxx

Answer 4

if it is not eating for 2 or 3 days take it to the vet.

Answer 5

Take it to your veterinarian. They will diagnose the problem and give you what your pig needs to walk again.

Answer 6

Take them to a Vet.

Answer 7

Dead? Asleep? Tired? Ill? Lazy?