Guinea wiggles

Guinea wiggles

Wednesday 18 April 2012

Paralyzed to popcorning!

What a lovely rainy morning! I thought I'd take the opportunity to tell you the story of Willy.
Willy is now 12 weeks, I got him when he was about 10 1/2 weeks. When he came to me he could not use his back legs, he had been bullied and beaten up by two other boars who had humped him, jumped on him and prevented him from eating.
If he wanted to move he would stumble and drag his back legs. He was very skinny and small for his age, especially in comparison to his brothers.
He was taken to the vet where I was told it could be a combination of scurvy and spine damage, which could potentially be permanent but time will tell. He is now on a supplement to stop the scurvy, along with daily massages and the occasional hydrotherapy to help aid the movement of his legs.
The improvement in Willy's condition has been miraculous. Instead of sitting there looking sorry for himself quiet as a mouse he is now bounding around, squeaking and popcorning. He is thoroughly enjoying being around the other guinea pigs, having a routine with regular fresh vegetables and run around time.

Willy when I got him



Willy now!!







And a link to a video of him making up for lost time bounding around on his legs!
http://s1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb480/Guineawiggles/?action=view&current=6f3ff85c.mp4

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1 comment:

  1. Willy is gorgeous! You've done so well for him!

    Penny

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