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The vet gave her s shot to relief her nose coz she has serious flu.....and fever......I fed her antibiotics everyday, day and night and she got better....but the second day after the vet, she can't walk......both her hind and rear legs are paralysed.....looks like she's suffering.....her breathing gets better now but just the legs and she doesn't wanna eat so I have to hand feed her......wot's wrong? her legs are stiff......any idea? I'm gonna take her to the vet again tomorrow coz of her legs....I fed her calcium but within two days, she doesn't get any better......she's suffering....I wonder if I should just put her to sleep coz it hurts to see her in this state..........and if she can't be cured.
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Hi my name's rebecca and my guinea pig recently has a flu.....i brought her to the vet and gave her antibiotics. She got better but then flu again. The vet told me it's because I've been giving her antibiotics for the time frame given by her but I should try to extend to ensure that she gets better. She's better now but I woke up the next day and find her crawling......her legs are stiff then I did some research and found out that she's lack of calcium. A sort of guinea pig paralysis. But she's not eating....I really don't know wot's wrong with her. Pls help
 

Answer -
Hi Rebecca

Did the vet make sure her mouth was ok for eating? If there is a problem with teeth or mouth this can cause difficulty in eating.

For the paralysis, you are right, every indication points to a lack of calcium. You need to give 500mg of calcium tablets (the one with added vitamin D) 3 times, once every 8 hours.

You might be able to get the calcium in liquid form in which case you need to give 1ml during the day and same at night.

There are two types of guinea pig paralysis. The above measures treats the type where one half of the body is paralysed, usually the rear legs.

If the above doesn't lead to signs of improvement within 1 day, you will need to take your pig back to the vet as the paralysis might have a more serious underlying cause.

also, if your pig isn't eating, you will need to syringe feed her so she gets nourished.

Andy

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Hi again

If the calcium doesn't work, then the paralysis must be due to a more serious underlying problem.

Unfortunately, after doing some research, I can't find any particular reason why paralysis happens.

Sadly, your vet might just advise you to get your pig put to sleep.

Sorry I can't offer any more help.

Andy