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Guinea pig back legs

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Question
Err. my guinea pig has not been moving atoll these last 2 days, i'm very worried because it's not normal for him to not move all the time, i'm going to bring it tomorrow to a vet, but will it last?
Because it does not look like it is going to, but will he? and i don't have a clue of what it is,do you think hell make it he's not eating, or moving and when he does it looks like his legs are paraliazed what do i do???!!!! i'm really scared!!!

Answer
You have only one option and that's to get professional help, now. If he is not moving at all he is in trouble. I wish I had something more encouraging to tell you but I do not. Two days of not moving is a serious sign. Your instincts are right, he may not make it until you see the vet. If he's not eaten for two days he is probably not drinking either. If that's the case then he's dehydrated.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you, but I am afraid I have no encouraging news to help you.