Whats wrong with my guinea pigs paws?

Question

My guinea pig has something wrong with his feet.. on his back paws there are very big calluses and his ankles/ wrist are very swollen. Hes walking funny and basically hopping. Hes more lazy then he usually is and today i looked at his eyes and there was discharge, or tears. He seems to be eating fine, plenty of food, vitamin C water, timothy hay, and carrots. But he seems to no longer like his favorite treat, apples. His p**p seemed a little watery and off colored too. whats wrong with my poor little piggie?

Answer 1

I don't know about guinea pigs, but I do know bunnies can get calluses and swollen hocks if they have a wire bottomed cage, it causes too much stress on the feet, because they don't have pads on their feet like dogs do (bunnies, I don't know if piggies do or not). But that is at least one idea to look at, but please take him to a vet that treats small animals quickly. Not all vets treat animals other than dogs and cats, so if you don't know of one that does, start looking!

Answer 2

consult the vet if you haven't already.

Answer 3

Your pig probably has swollen hocks which is caused by standing on a wire bottom cage. You can buy plastic covers that will snap over the wire protecting his/her little feet. Make sure you keep the feet very clean wash them off while healing and alittle bag balm on the bottom will help heal it up