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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.

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Because there guniea pigs,do some research.

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They are born that way

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Thats just how they are.

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