Any advice appreciated!

[andy79]

One of my guinea pigs has odd growths on his front feet. I was trimming his nails when I noticed, and nearly trimmed the growths too!
They look like nails but seem to be coming from the pad on his feet.
Anyone know what they are? And how to treat?

 

[Piggies&buns]

Welcome to the forum

Once your registration is complete you will be able to post a picture.

In the meantime, it sounds like they are possibly foot spurs. Do they look like yellowy overgrown pieces of skin ?
If so then are harmless and you should not do anything with them yourself.

If they are getting caught in bedding, pulling, bleeding or causing any discomfort then you should see a vet for a safe removal.
Do not attempt to cut foot spurs off yourself as it will cause intense pain and they bleed profusely.

As I say, add a picture and we can advise further

 

[andy79]

Welcome to the forum

Once your registration is complete you will be able to post a picture.

In the meantime, it sounds like they are possibly foot spurs. Do they look like yellowy overgrown pieces of skin ?
If so then are harmless and you should not do anything with them yourself.

If they are getting caught in bedding, pulling, bleeding or causing any discomfort then you should see a vet for a safe removal.
Do not attempt to cut foot spurs off yourself as it will cause intense pain and they bleed profusely.

As I say, add a picture and we can advise further

Thank you. Here are the pics

 

[Wheekallweek]

I agree with @Piggies&buns in that they sound like spurs. Of course we can't confirm this without a picture but you should be able to post one soon

 

[Piggies&buns]

Yes they look like foot spurs.
If they are problematic then do speak to your vet about them

 

[Merab]

Welcome to the forum