Small scab on foot???
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This is a picture of Chewy's foot that I took today. Today when I was holding him, I felt that he had something on his foot. He doesn't seem to be in pain at all and he eats like he always does, but I am so worried. Is this little scab normal or is it something serious I should get checked out?
This is a picture of Chewy's foot that I took today. Today when I was holding him, I felt that he had something on his foot. He doesn't seem to be in pain at all and he eats like he always does, but I am so worried. Is this little scab normal or is it something serious I should get checked out?
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I think you can keep track of the foot. Make sure the cage is cleaned often and he is not standing in wet bedding. You could give the whole foot a gentle rinse with warm water and dry it.
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I'd treat it like the beginnings of bumblefoot and treat accordingly. Epsom salts soaks, followed by a thorough rinse and an application of cold pressed virgin coconut oil should ward off any serious problems.
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What kind of bedding is he on? I'm not saying I think this is necessarily bumblefoot, but if it is, you want to nip it in the bud. We had a pig with bad bumblefoot and one thing the vet told us to do was switch from wood chips to fleece (with waterproof bottom) and a couple of layers of towels underneath to increase the softness. She also got daily foot soaks in warm water with something the vet prescribed - can't remember what it was.
Well Chewy is on puppy pads. Also an update. This is a picture of his foot again. https://photos.app.goo.www.guinealynx.info/
I started giving him the Epsom salt soaks on his foot, and I have no idea if it is getting better or if this is bumblefoot. Does this mean he is getting better or should I go to the vet?? Also I'm not sure how to explain this, but it looks like there is some skin peeling or something?
I started giving him the Epsom salt soaks on his foot, and I have no idea if it is getting better or if this is bumblefoot. Does this mean he is getting better or should I go to the vet?? Also I'm not sure how to explain this, but it looks like there is some skin peeling or something?