Is ibuprofen safe for my guinea pig's swollen leg pain?

Ibuprofen cannot be used in guinea pigs. Contact your veterinarian and request pain management for Daisy. This can be a NSAID such as Metacam or a more powerful medication, such as Buprenorphine, based on her symptoms.

Unfortunately, there will be no way for you to safely give aspirin to Bailey, so I do not recommend giving it. The small benefit she would get from it does not outweigh the risk of toxicity. The dragging of the leg may be due to nerve damage or a fracture. Nerve damage is generally not painful, but fractures are. However, if Bailey has a nice, comfortable place to lay, then she will be able to reduce the pain by not moving it too much. It's best to just give her some space and let her rest for now. If you are going to the vet tomorrow, then she will easily be able to make it until then if she is otherwise acting normal. I hope that helps and Bailey gets better soon.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Percy. A swollen foot in a guinea pig can be due to a condition known as bumble foot. This is a potentially serious condition that is an infection in the foot. The infection can unfortunately spread to the bone. I would continue to give the medications prescribed by your veterinarian. It should be fine to cleanse the paw with warm water as well. Make sure he is not being housed on wire flooring as this can contribute to the condition. I hope this information helps!

Thanks for reaching out about Chloe and including photos. A trauma (fracture, dislocation) would still be primary concerns and a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Even though using the leg to scratch, this does not rule out a fracture, as could be the metatarsals and still allow the upper leg to move. A warm compress can be applied for several minutes to see if that improves the swelling. Scurvy typically affects older animals and multiple joints. Good luck.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mellow. It would be best to have him seen by a veterinarian if you are concerned about his leg. As you mentioned, guinea pigs are good at hiding signs of pain. He may benefit from some prescription pain medication. Please do not give him any over-the-counter medication as it can be toxic. In the meantime or if there is not a veterinarian in your area that sees guinea pigs, be sure to keep him quiet. Offer him plenty of food and water, but I would not handle him for 24 hours to allow him to rest. I hope this information helps!

Hello. The leg was splinted & often this is all that is necessary to heal a bone. There is no one food that is necessary for healing bones. Just continue your pig on a good quality food & make sure your Vit. C is as fresh as possible. Anti-inflammatories like meloxicam & carprofen are used in GPs & with a broken leg I would certainly recommend he be on some. Talk to your vet about prescribing one of these medications in your Guinea Pig. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

I have found some studies that say extractions of Arnica Montana were tested and they were not irritating, sensitizing, or phototoxic to guinea pig skin. You can use it on Chiquita to see if it helps.