Is my guinea pig going to die???

Question
Hi,
My guinea pig has become sick, it looks like he has a sore foot and a bit paralyzed, he is lying down allot. He is still eating and drinking and i clean out his cage daily.
What do I do?, i don't want him to be in pain, is he going to die???    :(

Answer
Hi Maddy

From what you tell me, there is no reason to suggest that your piggy is going to die. If he is eating fine, this is a good sign.

Please take a trip to the vet who will give you something for his foot. It sounds like he has pododermatitis which is inflamation of the foot pad.

good luck

andy