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My guinea pig is a male and according to my book on guinea pigs males have a scent gland just above on their hind quarters you can see a sort of spot or mark (if your guineapig is short haired) and that is the gland (really grossly sticky so don't touch it). Basically he is marking his territory in case you were to introduce a new male to him he could show the new male who's boss!
Hope this helps!!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoI can only assume there is some spinal damage.
This could be a birth defect or caused by an accident or disease. It could also be a vitamin C deficiency. Try giving the piggy guinea pig pellets with added vitamin C, and give him/her some vitamin C tablets (for guinea pigs not humans) from the pet shop if affordable. This may fix the problem. If the piggy is dragging its rear legs, I doubt that it is a spinal injury because they usually hurt the pig too much for it to move at all. I really hope your guinea pig will be ok :) best of luck.
My piggy is also paralyzed at the moment and I have to take her to the vet because she is in pain. :(
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∙ 14y agoits mabye had a little toilet accedent, but if this is happening all the time, then tell a vet.
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∙ 16y agoIt has been pained somehow. You should call your vet.
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If a guinea pig is not eating or drinking and dragging her legs what should you do?
Take her to a vet immediately. There is something seriously wrong with her.
What is going on if your guinea pig is dragging its hind legs?
It means the leg is broke so you should take it to the doctor.....
Why do guinea pigs drag their back legs?
Sometimes guinea pigs lose the use of their back legs. This is somewhat common and is not a sign of injury. If the guinea pig is dragging itself around, administer a dose of liquid calcium. This seems to solve the problem.
Can guinea pigs legs cramp?
Not really.
Can Guinea Pigs walk on two legs?
It's possible, if the guinea pig has been train ever since it were little.
Can you house a guinea pig with a dwarf lop?
No. Guinea pigs have very fine skeletons and rabbits have very strong legs. A kick from a rabbit can easily break a guinea pig's bones.
How guinea pigs move in its habitat?
They walk on four legs.
What if a guinea pigs back legs are pink?
That is completely normal :)
Can a cat run faster than a guinea pig?
Yes, the cats long legs, provide them superior running ability to that of a guinea pig.
Why was your guinea pig born with only one eye?
Some times there are mutated guinea pigs. One Of Mine had 3 and a half legs.
Which pet is better for cuddling a guinea pig or rabbit?
Definitely a guinea pig. Rabbits have very strong hind legs and tend to kick hard. They are also a lot bigger.
How to tell the sex of a guinea pig?
It is very easy. I have a female Abyssinian Guinea Pig. Between her back legs is a small hole from which she urinates. My sisters have a male American Guinea Pig. If you look between his legs there is a hole that well... looks like he is pooping you could say. But that is his male part.
