[Gpdd] [HEALTH] Leg problems

[Dr Kay Dudman]

Hi Emily

I would say *don't* wait for it to happen again before getting in touch
with the vet, go to the vet first.

I wonder whether Milo is a satin?  The reason I ask is that satin piggies
can have a genetic weakness caled osteodystrophy, and this means that they
sometimes sit awkwardly with their back legs practically up in the air.
When you say Milo "hopped", would that be with both back feet together?
If so, this is something that satins sometimes do because of their bone
weakness.

It is possible that Mile has had a fall, or had a fit, or even rolled over
when scratching himself, but with piggies it is always better to get
attention first, so tke him to the vet as soon as you can.

Kay

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> Hi. My guinea pig Milo has done something very odd...and I was wondering if
> anyone could help  me as to possible causes.  He's done this twice  now..the
> first time my parents saw it, but the second time I was there. All of a  sudden
> i just noticed Milo was on his back, as if he had fallen over.  He  was
> moving his legs like he was trying to get up, but couldn't.  I tried to  help him
> on his feet, but when he got on his feet, he kept "falling over" as if  his
> left back leg couldn't support him.  The odd thing about this is that  about 2
> minutes later, he came out of his box...and HOPPED over his food  bowl.  He was
> running around normally for the rest of the night.  So I  have no idea what it
> was...the only things we can think of are a seizure or  muscle spasm??? Has
> anyone had pigs do this?? Any help would be  appreciated.
> Emily and Milo
> PS. We are going to call the vet if it happens again..but we wanted to wait
> and see if we could figure out exactly what was happening before we brought
> him  in so we could actually have something to tell the  vet
>